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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.53, 360.72 and 96.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.53, 360.72 and 96.21 is: 144.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.53 : 360.72 = 96.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.53/360.72 = 96.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.53x = 360.72 × 96.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.53x = 34,704.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,704.87/240.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.29

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