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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.76, 332.25 and 142.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.76, 332.25 and 142.60 is: 196.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.76 : 332.25 = 142.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.76/332.25 = 142.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.76x = 332.25 × 142.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.76x = 47,378.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,378.85/240.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.79

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