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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.25, 361.62 and 132.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.25, 361.62 and 132.81 is: 199.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.25 : 361.62 = 132.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.25/361.62 = 132.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.25x = 361.62 × 132.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.25x = 48,026.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,026.75/241.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.08

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