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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.92, 332.48 and 147.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.92, 332.48 and 147.64 is: 203.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.92 : 332.48 = 147.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.92/332.48 = 147.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.92x = 332.48 × 147.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.92x = 49,086.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,086.89/240.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.75

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