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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.96, 362.78 and 79.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.96, 362.78 and 79.62 is: 119.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.96 : 362.78 = 79.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.96/362.78 = 79.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.96x = 362.78 × 79.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.96x = 28,884.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,884.54/241.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.38

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