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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.77, 361.42 and 96.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.77, 361.42 and 96.59 is: 144.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.77 : 361.42 = 96.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.77/361.42 = 96.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.77x = 361.42 × 96.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.77x = 34,907.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,907.75/240.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.99

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