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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.20, 360.89 and 133.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.20, 360.89 and 133.07 is: 199.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.20 : 360.89 = 133.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.20/360.89 = 133.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.20x = 360.89 × 133.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.20x = 48,021.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,021.16/241.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.09

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