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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.16, 361.77 and 94.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.16, 361.77 and 94.91 is: 142.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.16 : 361.77 = 94.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.16/361.77 = 94.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.16x = 361.77 × 94.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.16x = 34,335.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,335.59/241.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.38

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