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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.64, 361.98 and 133.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.64, 361.98 and 133.32 is: 199.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.64 : 361.98 = 133.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.64/361.98 = 133.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.64x = 361.98 × 133.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.64x = 48,259.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,259.17/241.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.72

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