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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.98, 362.70 and 87.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.98, 362.70 and 87.78 is: 131.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.98 : 362.70 = 87.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.98/362.70 = 87.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.98x = 362.70 × 87.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.98x = 31,837.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,837.81/241.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.57

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