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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.88, 362.81 and 68.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.88, 362.81 and 68.54 is: 102.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.88 : 362.81 = 68.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.88/362.81 = 68.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.88x = 362.81 × 68.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.88x = 24,864.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,864.84/241.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.80

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