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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.19, 332.85 and 134.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.19, 332.85 and 134.86 is: 186.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.19 : 332.85 = 134.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.19/332.85 = 134.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.19x = 332.85 × 134.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.19x = 44,887.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,887.32/241.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.11

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