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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.84, 332.31 and 142.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.84, 332.31 and 142.53 is: 196.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.84 : 332.31 = 142.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.84/332.31 = 142.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.84x = 332.31 × 142.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.84x = 47,364.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,364.14/240.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.66

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