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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.06, 360.24 and 95.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.06, 360.24 and 95.79 is: 143.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.06 : 360.24 = 95.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.06/360.24 = 95.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.06x = 360.24 × 95.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.06x = 34,507.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,507.39/240.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.74

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