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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.12, 361.79 and 131.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.12, 361.79 and 131.37 is: 197.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.12 : 361.79 = 131.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.12/361.79 = 131.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.12x = 361.79 × 131.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.12x = 47,528.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,528.35/241.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.11

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