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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.99, 363.12 and 133.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.99, 363.12 and 133.79 is: 200.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.99 : 363.12 = 133.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.99/363.12 = 133.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.99x = 363.12 × 133.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.99x = 48,581.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,581.82/241.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.76

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