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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.68, 362.17 and 131.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.68, 362.17 and 131.90 is: 197.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.68 : 362.17 = 131.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.68/362.17 = 131.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.68x = 362.17 × 131.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.68x = 47,770.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,770.22/241.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.66

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