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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.64, 362.30 and 133.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.64, 362.30 and 133.48 is: 200.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.64 : 362.30 = 133.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.64/362.30 = 133.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.64x = 362.30 × 133.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.64x = 48,359.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,359.80/241.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.13

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