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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.02, 361.37 and 132.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.02, 361.37 and 132.89 is: 199.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.02 : 361.37 = 132.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.02/361.37 = 132.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.02x = 361.37 × 132.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.02x = 48,020.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,020.98/241.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.24

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