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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.63, 361.14 and 96.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.63, 361.14 and 96.45 is: 144.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.63 : 361.14 = 96.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.63/361.14 = 96.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.63x = 361.14 × 96.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.63x = 34,831.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,831.95/240.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.75

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