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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.98, 363.04 and 97.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.98, 363.04 and 97.60 is: 146.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.98 : 363.04 = 97.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.98/363.04 = 97.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.98x = 363.04 × 97.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.98x = 35,432.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,432.70/241.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.43

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