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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.03, 361.43 and 86.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.03, 361.43 and 86.93 is: 130.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.03 : 361.43 = 86.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.03/361.43 = 86.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.03x = 361.43 × 86.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.03x = 31,417.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,417.30/241.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.35

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