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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.38, 361.91 and 124.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.38, 361.91 and 124.33 is: 186.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.38 : 361.91 = 124.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.38/361.91 = 124.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.38x = 361.91 × 124.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.38x = 44,995.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,995.22/241.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.41

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