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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.23, 360.26 and 93.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.23, 360.26 and 93.96 is: 140.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.23 : 360.26 = 93.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.23/360.26 = 93.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.23x = 360.26 × 93.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.23x = 33,849.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,849.56/240.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.91

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