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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.99, 332.49 and 141.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.99, 332.49 and 141.36 is: 195.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.99 : 332.49 = 141.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.99/332.49 = 141.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.99x = 332.49 × 141.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.99x = 47,000.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,000.79/240.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.03

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