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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.93, 360.49 and 143.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.93, 360.49 and 143.07 is: 214.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.93 : 360.49 = 143.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.93/360.49 = 143.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.93x = 360.49 × 143.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.93x = 51,574.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,574.95/240.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.07

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