Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.99, 362.99 and 97.71
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 241.99, 362.99 and 97.71 is: 146.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
241.99 : 362.99 = 97.71 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
241.99/362.99 = 97.71/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
241.99x = 362.99 × 97.71 - Step 4: Simplify right side
241.99x = 35,467.75 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 35,467.75/241.99 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 146.57
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