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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.28, 332.94 and 137.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.28, 332.94 and 137.78 is: 190.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.28 : 332.94 = 137.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.28/332.94 = 137.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.28x = 332.94 × 137.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.28x = 45,872.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,872.47/241.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.12

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