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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.96, 332.48 and 142.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.96, 332.48 and 142.70 is: 196.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.96 : 332.48 = 142.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.96/332.48 = 142.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.96x = 332.48 × 142.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.96x = 47,442.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,442.52/240.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.89

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