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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.37, 360.55 and 96.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.37, 360.55 and 96.09 is: 144.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.37 : 360.55 = 96.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.37/360.55 = 96.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.37x = 360.55 × 96.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.37x = 34,644.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,644.02/240.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.13

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