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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.73, 362.12 and 133.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.73, 362.12 and 133.19 is: 199.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.73 : 362.12 = 133.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.73/362.12 = 133.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.73x = 362.12 × 133.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.73x = 48,228.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,228.29/241.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.52

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