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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.20, 360.33 and 95.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.20, 360.33 and 95.91 is: 143.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.20 : 360.33 = 95.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.20/360.33 = 95.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.20x = 360.33 × 95.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.20x = 34,559.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,559.25/240.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.88

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