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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.97, 362.80 and 133.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.97, 362.80 and 133.84 is: 200.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.97 : 362.80 = 133.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.97/362.80 = 133.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.97x = 362.80 × 133.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.97x = 48,555.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,555.34/241.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.67

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