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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.94, 362.83 and 120.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.94, 362.83 and 120.13 is: 180.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.94 : 362.83 = 120.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.94/362.83 = 120.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.94x = 362.83 × 120.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.94x = 43,587.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,587.83/241.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.16

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