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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.41, 360.60 and 96.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.41, 360.60 and 96.03 is: 144.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.41 : 360.60 = 96.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.41/360.60 = 96.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.41x = 360.60 × 96.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.41x = 34,626.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,626.62/240.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.03

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