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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.32, 361.74 and 133.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.32, 361.74 and 133.08 is: 199.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.32 : 361.74 = 133.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.32/361.74 = 133.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.32x = 361.74 × 133.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.32x = 48,140.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,140.36/241.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.49

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