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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.92, 332.41 and 142.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.92, 332.41 and 142.68 is: 196.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.92 : 332.41 = 142.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.92/332.41 = 142.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.92x = 332.41 × 142.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.92x = 47,428.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,428.26/240.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.86

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