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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.96, 363 and 95.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.96, 363 and 95.72 is: 143.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.96 : 363 = 95.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.96/363 = 95.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.96x = 363 × 95.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.96x = 34,746.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,746.36/241.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.60

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