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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.06, 332.70 and 137.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.06, 332.70 and 137.56 is: 189.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.06 : 332.70 = 137.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.06/332.70 = 137.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.06x = 332.70 × 137.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.06x = 45,766.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,766.21/241.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.85

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