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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.09, 332.65 and 137.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.09, 332.65 and 137.59 is: 189.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.09 : 332.65 = 137.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.09/332.65 = 137.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.09x = 332.65 × 137.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.09x = 45,769.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,769.31/241.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.84

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