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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.01, 361.36 and 132.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.01, 361.36 and 132.87 is: 199.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.01 : 361.36 = 132.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.01/361.36 = 132.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.01x = 361.36 × 132.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.01x = 48,013.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,013.57/241.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.22

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