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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.72, 363.19 and 133.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.72, 363.19 and 133.58 is: 200.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.72 : 363.19 = 133.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.72/363.19 = 133.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.72x = 363.19 × 133.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.72x = 48,515.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,515.49/241.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.71

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