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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.38, 361.94 and 133.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.38, 361.94 and 133.38 is: 200.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.38 : 361.94 = 133.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.38/361.94 = 133.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.38x = 361.94 × 133.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.38x = 48,274.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,274.89/241.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.00

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