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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.29, 362.13 and 97.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.29, 362.13 and 97.11 is: 145.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.29 : 362.13 = 97.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.29/362.13 = 97.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.29x = 362.13 × 97.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.29x = 35,166.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,166.08/241.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.74

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