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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.28, 360.38 and 93.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.28, 360.38 and 93.97 is: 140.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.28 : 360.38 = 93.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.28/360.38 = 93.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.28x = 360.38 × 93.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.28x = 33,864.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,864.91/240.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.94

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