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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.98, 363.06 and 133.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.98, 363.06 and 133.65 is: 200.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.98 : 363.06 = 133.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.98/363.06 = 133.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.98x = 363.06 × 133.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.98x = 48,522.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,522.97/241.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.52

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