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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.55, 360.89 and 94.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.55, 360.89 and 94.35 is: 141.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.55 : 360.89 = 94.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.55/360.89 = 94.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.55x = 360.89 × 94.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.55x = 34,049.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,049.97/240.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.55

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