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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.30, 362.19 and 133.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.30, 362.19 and 133.14 is: 199.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.30 : 362.19 = 133.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.30/362.19 = 133.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.30x = 362.19 × 133.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.30x = 48,221.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,221.98/241.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.84

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