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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.68, 362.52 and 134.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.68, 362.52 and 134.15 is: 201.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.68 : 362.52 = 134.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.68/362.52 = 134.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.68x = 362.52 × 134.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.68x = 48,630.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,630.25/241.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.22

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