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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.02, 332.63 and 137.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.02, 332.63 and 137.50 is: 189.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.02 : 332.63 = 137.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.02/332.63 = 137.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.02x = 332.63 × 137.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.02x = 45,736.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,736.63/241.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.76

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