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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.86, 362.82 and 87.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.86, 362.82 and 87.84 is: 131.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.86 : 362.82 = 87.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.86/362.82 = 87.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.86x = 362.82 × 87.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.86x = 31,870.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,870.11/241.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.77

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