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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.90, 363 and 97.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.90, 363 and 97.62 is: 146.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.90 : 363 = 97.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.90/363 = 97.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.90x = 363 × 97.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.90x = 35,436.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,436.06/241.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.49

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