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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.32, 361.76 and 95.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.32, 361.76 and 95.04 is: 142.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.32 : 361.76 = 95.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.32/361.76 = 95.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.32x = 361.76 × 95.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.32x = 34,381.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,381.67/241.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.47

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