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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.81, 332.33 and 142.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.81, 332.33 and 142.62 is: 196.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.81 : 332.33 = 142.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.81/332.33 = 142.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.81x = 332.33 × 142.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.81x = 47,396.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,396.90/240.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.82

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