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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.26, 332.95 and 137.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.26, 332.95 and 137.74 is: 190.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.26 : 332.95 = 137.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.26/332.95 = 137.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.26x = 332.95 × 137.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.26x = 45,860.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,860.53/241.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.09

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