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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.67, 360.91 and 94.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.67, 360.91 and 94.39 is: 141.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.67 : 360.91 = 94.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.67/360.91 = 94.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.67x = 360.91 × 94.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.67x = 34,067.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,067.20/240.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.55

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