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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.96, 361.44 and 144.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.96, 361.44 and 144.13 is: 216.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.96 : 361.44 = 144.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.96/361.44 = 144.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.96x = 361.44 × 144.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.96x = 52,094.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,094.35/240.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.20

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