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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.81, 333.70 and 131.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.81, 333.70 and 131.29 is: 181.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.81 : 333.70 = 131.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.81/333.70 = 131.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.81x = 333.70 × 131.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.81x = 43,811.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,811.47/241.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.18

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