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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.96, 362.97 and 87.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.96, 362.97 and 87.94 is: 131.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.96 : 362.97 = 87.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.96/362.97 = 87.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.96x = 362.97 × 87.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.96x = 31,919.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,919.58/241.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.92

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