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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.75, 361.16 and 94.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.75, 361.16 and 94.48 is: 141.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.75 : 361.16 = 94.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.75/361.16 = 94.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.75x = 361.16 × 94.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.75x = 34,122.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,122.40/240.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.73

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