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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.10, 332.73 and 136.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.10, 332.73 and 136.19 is: 187.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.10 : 332.73 = 136.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.10/332.73 = 136.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.10x = 332.73 × 136.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.10x = 45,312.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,312.84/241.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.94

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