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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.80, 362.04 and 133.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.80, 362.04 and 133.24 is: 199.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.80 : 362.04 = 133.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.80/362.04 = 133.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.80x = 362.04 × 133.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.80x = 48,238.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,238.21/241.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.50

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