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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.94, 361.16 and 94.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.94, 361.16 and 94.61 is: 141.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.94 : 361.16 = 94.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.94/361.16 = 94.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.94x = 361.16 × 94.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.94x = 34,169.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,169.35/240.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.82

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