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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.86, 362.49 and 104.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.86, 362.49 and 104.75 is: 157.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.86 : 362.49 = 104.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.86/362.49 = 104.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.86x = 362.49 × 104.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.86x = 37,970.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,970.83/241.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.00

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