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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.82, 332.39 and 141.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.82, 332.39 and 141.28 is: 195.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.82 : 332.39 = 141.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.82/332.39 = 141.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.82x = 332.39 × 141.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.82x = 46,959.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,959.35/240.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.00

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