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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.05, 361.33 and 131.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.05, 361.33 and 131.50 is: 197.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.05 : 361.33 = 131.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.05/361.33 = 131.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.05x = 361.33 × 131.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.05x = 47,514.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,514.90/241.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.12

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