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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.83, 332.17 and 142.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.83, 332.17 and 142.52 is: 196.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.83 : 332.17 = 142.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.83/332.17 = 142.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.83x = 332.17 × 142.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.83x = 47,340.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,340.87/240.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.57

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