1. Problem: Find the zeros of the function $$f(x) = \frac{(\ln x)^2}{2 - x}$$.
2. To find zeros of a function, set the numerator equal to zero and ensure the denominator is not zero.
3. The numerator is $$(\ln x)^2$$. Set it equal to zero:
$$ (\ln x)^2 = 0 $$
4. Taking the square root of both sides:
$$ \sqrt{(\ln x)^2} = \sqrt{0} \implies |\ln x| = 0 $$
5. This implies:
$$ \ln x = 0 $$
6. Recall that $\ln x = 0$ when:
$$ x = e^0 = 1 $$
7. Check the denominator at $x=1$:
$$ 2 - 1 = 1 \neq 0 $$
8. Since denominator is not zero, $x=1$ is a zero of the function.
9. Domain considerations: $x > 0$ because $\ln x$ is defined only for positive $x$.
10. Final answer:
$$ \boxed{1} $$ is the zero of the function.
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