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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.45, 360.63 and 96.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.45, 360.63 and 96.18 is: 144.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.45 : 360.63 = 96.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.45/360.63 = 96.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.45x = 360.63 × 96.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.45x = 34,685.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,685.39/240.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.25

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