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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.74, 361.18 and 96.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.74, 361.18 and 96.56 is: 144.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.74 : 361.18 = 96.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.74/361.18 = 96.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.74x = 361.18 × 96.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.74x = 34,875.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,875.54/240.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.87

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