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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.95, 363.03 and 132.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.95, 363.03 and 132.18 is: 198.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.95 : 363.03 = 132.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.95/363.03 = 132.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.95x = 363.03 × 132.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.95x = 47,985.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,985.31/241.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.33

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