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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.13, 332.74 and 134.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.13, 332.74 and 134.77 is: 185.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.13 : 332.74 = 134.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.13/332.74 = 134.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.13x = 332.74 × 134.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.13x = 44,842.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,842.12/241.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.97

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