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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.25, 361.92 and 76.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.25, 361.92 and 76.71 is: 115.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.25 : 361.92 = 76.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.25/361.92 = 76.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.25x = 361.92 × 76.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.25x = 27,762.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,762.88/241.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.08

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