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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.89, 362.97 and 97.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.89, 362.97 and 97.65 is: 146.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.89 : 362.97 = 97.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.89/362.97 = 97.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.89x = 362.97 × 97.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.89x = 35,444.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,444.02/241.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.53

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