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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.25, 332.90 and 152.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.25, 332.90 and 152.76 is: 210.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.25 : 332.90 = 152.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.25/332.90 = 152.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.25x = 332.90 × 152.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.25x = 50,853.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,853.80/241.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.79

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