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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.57, 362.40 and 131.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.57, 362.40 and 131.88 is: 197.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.57 : 362.40 = 131.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.57/362.40 = 131.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.57x = 362.40 × 131.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.57x = 47,793.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,793.31/241.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.84

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