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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.19, 361.80 and 76.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.19, 361.80 and 76.65 is: 114.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.19 : 361.80 = 76.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.19/361.80 = 76.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.19x = 361.80 × 76.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.19x = 27,729.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,729.78/241.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.97

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