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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.74, 360.80 and 96.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.74, 360.80 and 96.29 is: 144.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.74 : 360.80 = 96.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.74/360.80 = 96.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.74x = 360.80 × 96.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.74x = 34,740.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,740.95/240.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.31

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