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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.81, 332.26 and 142.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.81, 332.26 and 142.51 is: 196.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.81 : 332.26 = 142.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.81/332.26 = 142.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.81x = 332.26 × 142.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.81x = 47,350.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,350.37/240.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.63

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