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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.95, 332.51 and 142.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.95, 332.51 and 142.74 is: 196.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.95 : 332.51 = 142.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.95/332.51 = 142.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.95x = 332.51 × 142.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.95x = 47,462.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,462.48/240.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.98

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