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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.90, 332.44 and 142.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.90, 332.44 and 142.65 is: 196.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.90 : 332.44 = 142.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.90/332.44 = 142.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.90x = 332.44 × 142.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.90x = 47,422.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,422.34/240.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.86

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