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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.78, 362.85 and 133.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.78, 362.85 and 133.66 is: 200.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.78 : 362.85 = 133.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.78/362.85 = 133.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.78x = 362.85 × 133.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.78x = 48,498.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,498.53/241.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.59

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