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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.08, 360.16 and 95.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.08, 360.16 and 95.82 is: 143.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.08 : 360.16 = 95.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.08/360.16 = 95.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.08x = 360.16 × 95.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.08x = 34,510.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,510.53/240.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.75

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