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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.18, 361.76 and 97.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.18, 361.76 and 97.00 is: 145.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.18 : 361.76 = 97.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.18/361.76 = 97.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.18x = 361.76 × 97.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.18x = 35,089.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,089.33/241.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.49

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