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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.87, 360.28 and 143.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.87, 360.28 and 143.15 is: 214.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.87 : 360.28 = 143.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.87/360.28 = 143.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.87x = 360.28 × 143.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.87x = 51,574.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,574.49/240.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.11

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