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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.03, 332.59 and 137.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.03, 332.59 and 137.53 is: 189.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.03 : 332.59 = 137.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.03/332.59 = 137.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.03x = 332.59 × 137.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.03x = 45,741.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,741.10/241.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.77

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