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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.86, 332.42 and 142.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.86, 332.42 and 142.67 is: 196.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.86 : 332.42 = 142.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.86/332.42 = 142.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.86x = 332.42 × 142.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.86x = 47,425.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,425.06/240.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.90

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