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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.76, 332.22 and 142.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.76, 332.22 and 142.48 is: 196.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.76 : 332.22 = 142.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.76/332.22 = 142.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.76x = 332.22 × 142.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.76x = 47,334.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,334.71/240.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.61

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