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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.95, 360.90 and 148.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.95, 360.90 and 148.12 is: 221.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.95 : 360.90 = 148.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.95/360.90 = 148.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.95x = 360.90 × 148.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.95x = 53,456.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,456.51/240.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.85

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