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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.27, 362.01 and 129.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.27, 362.01 and 129.82 is: 194.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.27 : 362.01 = 129.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.27/362.01 = 129.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.27x = 362.01 × 129.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.27x = 46,996.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,996.14/241.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.79

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