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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.42, 362.52 and 133.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.42, 362.52 and 133.28 is: 200.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.42 : 362.52 = 133.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.42/362.52 = 133.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.42x = 362.52 × 133.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.42x = 48,316.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,316.67/241.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.14

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