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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.82, 332.49 and 142.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.82, 332.49 and 142.61 is: 196.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.82 : 332.49 = 142.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.82/332.49 = 142.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.82x = 332.49 × 142.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.82x = 47,414.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,414.47/240.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.89

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