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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.85, 332.20 and 142.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.85, 332.20 and 142.53 is: 196.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.85 : 332.20 = 142.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.85/332.20 = 142.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.85x = 332.20 × 142.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.85x = 47,348.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,348.47/240.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.59

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