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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.63, 360.91 and 94.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.63, 360.91 and 94.28 is: 141.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.63 : 360.91 = 94.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.63/360.91 = 94.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.63x = 360.91 × 94.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.63x = 34,024.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,024.38/240.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.40

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