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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.94, 332.53 and 147.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.94, 332.53 and 147.69 is: 203.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.94 : 332.53 = 147.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.94/332.53 = 147.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.94x = 332.53 × 147.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.94x = 49,111.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,111.36/240.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.83

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