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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.13, 359.95 and 94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.13, 359.95 and 94 is: 140.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.13 : 359.95 = 94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.13/359.95 = 94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.13x = 359.95 × 94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.13x = 33,835.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,835.30/240.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.90

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