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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.45, 362.27 and 131.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.45, 362.27 and 131.72 is: 197.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.45 : 362.27 = 131.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.45/362.27 = 131.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.45x = 362.27 × 131.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.45x = 47,716.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,716.72/241.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.63

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