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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.85, 363.18 and 132.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.85, 363.18 and 132.10 is: 198.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.85 : 363.18 = 132.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.85/363.18 = 132.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.85x = 363.18 × 132.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.85x = 47,976.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,976.08/241.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.37

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