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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.37, 361.78 and 96.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.37, 361.78 and 96.95 is: 145.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.37 : 361.78 = 96.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.37/361.78 = 96.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.37x = 361.78 × 96.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.37x = 35,072.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,072.52/241.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.31

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