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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.27, 332.99 and 136.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.27, 332.99 and 136.41 is: 188.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.27 : 332.99 = 136.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.27/332.99 = 136.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.27x = 332.99 × 136.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.27x = 45,423.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,423.17/241.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.27

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