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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.00, 241.32 and 138.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.00, 241.32 and 138.08 is: 190.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.00 : 241.32 = 138.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.00/241.32 = 138.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.00x = 241.32 × 138.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.00x = 33,321.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,321.47/175.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.41

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