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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.75, 362.75 and 132.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.75, 362.75 and 132.14 is: 198.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.75 : 362.75 = 132.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.75/362.75 = 132.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.75x = 362.75 × 132.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.75x = 47,935.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,935.02/241.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.29

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