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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.83, 332.25 and 147.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.83, 332.25 and 147.54 is: 203.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.83 : 332.25 = 147.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.83/332.25 = 147.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.83x = 332.25 × 147.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.83x = 49,018.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,018.50/240.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.54

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