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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.95, 361.15 and 96.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.95, 361.15 and 96.50 is: 144.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.95 : 361.15 = 96.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.95/361.15 = 96.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.95x = 361.15 × 96.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.95x = 34,850.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,850.98/240.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.64

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