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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.99, 332.52 and 147.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.99, 332.52 and 147.76 is: 203.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.99 : 332.52 = 147.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.99/332.52 = 147.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.99x = 332.52 × 147.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.99x = 49,133.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,133.16/240.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.88

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