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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.42, 362.17 and 97.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.42, 362.17 and 97.13 is: 145.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.42 : 362.17 = 97.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.42/362.17 = 97.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.42x = 362.17 × 97.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.42x = 35,177.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,177.09/241.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.71

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