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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.30, 361.68 and 131.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.30, 361.68 and 131.59 is: 197.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.30 : 361.68 = 131.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.30/361.68 = 131.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.30x = 361.68 × 131.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.30x = 47,593.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,593.47/241.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.24

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