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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.86, 362.94 and 133.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.86, 362.94 and 133.74 is: 200.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.86 : 362.94 = 133.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.86/362.94 = 133.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.86x = 362.94 × 133.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.86x = 48,539.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,539.60/241.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.69

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