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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.83, 362.79 and 133.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.83, 362.79 and 133.74 is: 200.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.83 : 362.79 = 133.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.83/362.79 = 133.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.83x = 362.79 × 133.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.83x = 48,519.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,519.53/241.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.63

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