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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.15, 360.33 and 93.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.15, 360.33 and 93.95 is: 140.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.15 : 360.33 = 93.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.15/360.33 = 93.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.15x = 360.33 × 93.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.15x = 33,851.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,851.72/240.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.96

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