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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.67, 362.37 and 95.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.67, 362.37 and 95.28 is: 142.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.67 : 362.37 = 95.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.67/362.37 = 95.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.67x = 362.37 × 95.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.67x = 34,527.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,527.91/241.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.87

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