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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.30, 360.27 and 95.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.30, 360.27 and 95.94 is: 143.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.30 : 360.27 = 95.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.30/360.27 = 95.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.30x = 360.27 × 95.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.30x = 34,564.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,564.30/240.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.84

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