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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.85, 362.65 and 87.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.85, 362.65 and 87.82 is: 131.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.85 : 362.65 = 87.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.85/362.65 = 87.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.85x = 362.65 × 87.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.85x = 31,847.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,847.92/241.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.68

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