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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.30, 361.96 and 67.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.30, 361.96 and 67.96 is: 101.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.30 : 361.96 = 67.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.30/361.96 = 67.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.30x = 361.96 × 67.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.30x = 24,597.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,597.73/241.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.94

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