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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.32, 362.13 and 133.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.32, 362.13 and 133.18 is: 199.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.32 : 362.13 = 133.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.32/362.13 = 133.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.32x = 362.13 × 133.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.32x = 48,228.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,228.47/241.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.85

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