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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.06, 360.28 and 95.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.06, 360.28 and 95.88 is: 143.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.06 : 360.28 = 95.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.06/360.28 = 95.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.06x = 360.28 × 95.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.06x = 34,543.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,543.65/240.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.90

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