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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.47, 360.71 and 94.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.47, 360.71 and 94.19 is: 141.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.47 : 360.71 = 94.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.47/360.71 = 94.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.47x = 360.71 × 94.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.47x = 33,975.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,975.27/240.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.29

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