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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.40, 360.39 and 94.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.40, 360.39 and 94.06 is: 141.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.40 : 360.39 = 94.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.40/360.39 = 94.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.40x = 360.39 × 94.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.40x = 33,898.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,898.28/240.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.01

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