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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.88, 361.28 and 94.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.88, 361.28 and 94.60 is: 141.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.88 : 361.28 = 94.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.88/361.28 = 94.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.88x = 361.28 × 94.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.88x = 34,177.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,177.09/240.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.88

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