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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.18, 361.87 and 133.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.18, 361.87 and 133.04 is: 199.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.18 : 361.87 = 133.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.18/361.87 = 133.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.18x = 361.87 × 133.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.18x = 48,143.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,143.76/241.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.62

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