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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.38, 361.80 and 133.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.38, 361.80 and 133.02 is: 199.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.38 : 361.80 = 133.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.38/361.80 = 133.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.38x = 361.80 × 133.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.38x = 48,126.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,126.64/241.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.38

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