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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240, 360.08 and 95.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240, 360.08 and 95.64 is: 143.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240 : 360.08 = 95.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240/360.08 = 95.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240x = 360.08 × 95.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240x = 34,438.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,438.05/240
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.49

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