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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.17, 332.81 and 137.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.17, 332.81 and 137.67 is: 189.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.17 : 332.81 = 137.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.17/332.81 = 137.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.17x = 332.81 × 137.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.17x = 45,817.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,817.95/241.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.98

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