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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.24, 361.10 and 131.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.24, 361.10 and 131.27 is: 196.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.24 : 361.10 = 131.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.24/361.10 = 131.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.24x = 361.10 × 131.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.24x = 47,402.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,402.83/241.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.50

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