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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.92, 332.44 and 141.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.92, 332.44 and 141.30 is: 194.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.92 : 332.44 = 141.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.92/332.44 = 141.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.92x = 332.44 × 141.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.92x = 46,973.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,973.77/240.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.98

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