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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.38, 360.60 and 94.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.38, 360.60 and 94.10 is: 141.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.38 : 360.60 = 94.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.38/360.60 = 94.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.38x = 360.60 × 94.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.38x = 33,932.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,932.46/240.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.16

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