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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.26, 360.32 and 93.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.26, 360.32 and 93.93 is: 140.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.26 : 360.32 = 93.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.26/360.32 = 93.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.26x = 360.32 × 93.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.26x = 33,844.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,844.39/240.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.87

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