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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.10, 362.06 and 131.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.10, 362.06 and 131.35 is: 197.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.10 : 362.06 = 131.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.10/362.06 = 131.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.10x = 362.06 × 131.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.10x = 47,555.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,555.92/241.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.25

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