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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.01, 332.58 and 136.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.01, 332.58 and 136.09 is: 187.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.01 : 332.58 = 136.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.01/332.58 = 136.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.01x = 332.58 × 136.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.01x = 45,259.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,259.48/241.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.79

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