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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.74, 362.61 and 133.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.74, 362.61 and 133.74 is: 200.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.74 : 362.61 = 133.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.74/362.61 = 133.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.74x = 362.61 × 133.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.74x = 48,495.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,495.46/241.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.61

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