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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.26, 361.82 and 104.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.26, 361.82 and 104.27 is: 156.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.26 : 361.82 = 104.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.26/361.82 = 104.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.26x = 361.82 × 104.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.26x = 37,726.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,726.97/241.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.37

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