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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.38, 362.12 and 133.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.38, 362.12 and 133.20 is: 199.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.38 : 362.12 = 133.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.38/362.12 = 133.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.38x = 362.12 × 133.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.38x = 48,233.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,233.72/241.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.82

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