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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.97, 363 and 104.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.97, 363 and 104.99 is: 157.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.97 : 363 = 104.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.97/363 = 104.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.97x = 363 × 104.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.97x = 38,111.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,111.37/241.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.50

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