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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.40, 363.41 and 96.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.40, 363.41 and 96.19 is: 144.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.40 : 363.41 = 96.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.40/363.41 = 96.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.40x = 363.41 × 96.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.40x = 34,956.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,956.41/242.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.21

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