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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.74, 332.25 and 142.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.74, 332.25 and 142.49 is: 196.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.74 : 332.25 = 142.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.74/332.25 = 142.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.74x = 332.25 × 142.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.74x = 47,342.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,342.30/240.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.65

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