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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.87, 361.27 and 96.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.87, 361.27 and 96.60 is: 144.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.87 : 361.27 = 96.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.87/361.27 = 96.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.87x = 361.27 × 96.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.87x = 34,898.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,898.68/240.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.89

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