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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.77, 360.54 and 143.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.77, 360.54 and 143.21 is: 214.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.77 : 360.54 = 143.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.77/360.54 = 143.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.77x = 360.54 × 143.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.77x = 51,631.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,631.13/240.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.45

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