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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.04, 360.24 and 95.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.04, 360.24 and 95.80 is: 143.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.04 : 360.24 = 95.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.04/360.24 = 95.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.04x = 360.24 × 95.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.04x = 34,510.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,510.99/240.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.77

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