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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.65, 360.83 and 94.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.65, 360.83 and 94.28 is: 141.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.65 : 360.83 = 94.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.65/360.83 = 94.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.65x = 360.83 × 94.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.65x = 34,016.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,016.78/240.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.36

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