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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.98, 361.74 and 143.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.98, 361.74 and 143.70 is: 215.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.98 : 361.74 = 143.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.98/361.74 = 143.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.98x = 361.74 × 143.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.98x = 51,982.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,982.04/240.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.71

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