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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.96, 362.73 and 97.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.96, 362.73 and 97.78 is: 146.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.96 : 362.73 = 97.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.96/362.73 = 97.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.96x = 362.73 × 97.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.96x = 35,467.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,467.74/241.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.59

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