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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.80, 362.96 and 133.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.80, 362.96 and 133.56 is: 200.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.80 : 362.96 = 133.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.80/362.96 = 133.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.80x = 362.96 × 133.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.80x = 48,476.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,476.94/241.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.48

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