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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.62, 362.49 and 133.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.62, 362.49 and 133.48 is: 200.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.62 : 362.49 = 133.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.62/362.49 = 133.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.62x = 362.49 × 133.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.62x = 48,385.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,385.17/241.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.25

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