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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.87, 362.74 and 79.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.87, 362.74 and 79.51 is: 119.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.87 : 362.74 = 79.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.87/362.74 = 79.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.87x = 362.74 × 79.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.87x = 28,841.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,841.46/241.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.24

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