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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.90, 361.43 and 143.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.90, 361.43 and 143.38 is: 215.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.90 : 361.43 = 143.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.90/361.43 = 143.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.90x = 361.43 × 143.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.90x = 51,822.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,822.11/240.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.12

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