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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.17, 362.29 and 132.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.17, 362.29 and 132.90 is: 199.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.17 : 362.29 = 132.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.17/362.29 = 132.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.17x = 362.29 × 132.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.17x = 48,148.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,148.34/241.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.64

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