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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.53, 333.30 and 131

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.53, 333.30 and 131 is: 180.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.53 : 333.30 = 131 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.53/333.30 = 131/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.53x = 333.30 × 131
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.53x = 43,662.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,662.63/241.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.78

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