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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.62, 360.69 and 94.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.62, 360.69 and 94.26 is: 141.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.62 : 360.69 = 94.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.62/360.69 = 94.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.62x = 360.69 × 94.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.62x = 33,998.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,998.64/240.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.30

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