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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.14, 332.69 and 153.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.14, 332.69 and 153.86 is: 212.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.14 : 332.69 = 153.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.14/332.69 = 153.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.14x = 332.69 × 153.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.14x = 51,187.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,187.68/241.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.27

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