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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.38, 362.25 and 133.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.38, 362.25 and 133.26 is: 199.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.38 : 362.25 = 133.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.38/362.25 = 133.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.38x = 362.25 × 133.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.38x = 48,273.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,273.44/241.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.99

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