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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.98, 332.60 and 142.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.98, 332.60 and 142.79 is: 197.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.98 : 332.60 = 142.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.98/332.60 = 142.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.98x = 332.60 × 142.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.98x = 47,491.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,491.24/240.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.08

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