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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.97, 362.72 and 87.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.97, 362.72 and 87.81 is: 131.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.97 : 362.72 = 87.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.97/362.72 = 87.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.97x = 362.72 × 87.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.97x = 31,850.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,850.44/241.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.63

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