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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.43, 361.97 and 95.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.43, 361.97 and 95.19 is: 142.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.43 : 361.97 = 95.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.43/361.97 = 95.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.43x = 361.97 × 95.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.43x = 34,457.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,457.02/241.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.72

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