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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.51, 362.25 and 95.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.51, 362.25 and 95.18 is: 142.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.51 : 362.25 = 95.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.51/362.25 = 95.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.51x = 362.25 × 95.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.51x = 34,478.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,478.15/241.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.76

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