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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.52, 361.96 and 131.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.52, 361.96 and 131.88 is: 197.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.52 : 361.96 = 131.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.52/361.96 = 131.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.52x = 361.96 × 131.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.52x = 47,736.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,736.31/241.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.65

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