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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.65, 362.32 and 133.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.65, 362.32 and 133.41 is: 200.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.65 : 362.32 = 133.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.65/362.32 = 133.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.65x = 362.32 × 133.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.65x = 48,337.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,337.11/241.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.03

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