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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.75, 332.24 and 142.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.75, 332.24 and 142.57 is: 196.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.75 : 332.24 = 142.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.75/332.24 = 142.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.75x = 332.24 × 142.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.75x = 47,367.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,367.46/240.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.75

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