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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241, 332.57 and 136.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241, 332.57 and 136.11 is: 187.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241 : 332.57 = 136.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241/332.57 = 136.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241x = 332.57 × 136.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241x = 45,266.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,266.10/241
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.83

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