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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.19, 361.94 and 133.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.19, 361.94 and 133.06 is: 199.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.19 : 361.94 = 133.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.19/361.94 = 133.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.19x = 361.94 × 133.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.19x = 48,159.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,159.74/241.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.68

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