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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.99, 362.68 and 133.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.99, 362.68 and 133.45 is: 200.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.99 : 362.68 = 133.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.99/362.68 = 133.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.99x = 362.68 × 133.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.99x = 48,398.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,398.41/241.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.00

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