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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.49, 362.18 and 95.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.49, 362.18 and 95.31 is: 142.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.49 : 362.18 = 95.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.49/362.18 = 95.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.49x = 362.18 × 95.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.49x = 34,519.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,519.61/241.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.94

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