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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.86, 332.39 and 142.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.86, 332.39 and 142.63 is: 196.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.86 : 332.39 = 142.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.86/332.39 = 142.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.86x = 332.39 × 142.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.86x = 47,408.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,408.31/240.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.83

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