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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.97, 362.78 and 120.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.97, 362.78 and 120.14 is: 180.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.97 : 362.78 = 120.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.97/362.78 = 120.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.97x = 362.78 × 120.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.97x = 43,584.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,584.39/241.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.12

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