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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.08, 361.68 and 132.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.08, 361.68 and 132.80 is: 199.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.08 : 361.68 = 132.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.08/361.68 = 132.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.08x = 361.68 × 132.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.08x = 48,031.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,031.10/241.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.23

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