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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.77, 332.21 and 142.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.77, 332.21 and 142.50 is: 196.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.77 : 332.21 = 142.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.77/332.21 = 142.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.77x = 332.21 × 142.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.77x = 47,339.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,339.21/240.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.62

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