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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.72, 332.10 and 147.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.72, 332.10 and 147.40 is: 203.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.72 : 332.10 = 147.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.72/332.10 = 147.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.72x = 332.10 × 147.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.72x = 48,951.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,951.54/240.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.35

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