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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.68, 362.42 and 133.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.68, 362.42 and 133.42 is: 200.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.68 : 362.42 = 133.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.68/362.42 = 133.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.68x = 362.42 × 133.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.68x = 48,354.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,354.08/241.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.07

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