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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.86, 361.31 and 96.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.86, 361.31 and 96.59 is: 144.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.86 : 361.31 = 96.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.86/361.31 = 96.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.86x = 361.31 × 96.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.86x = 34,896.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,896.64/240.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.89

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