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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.29, 332.97 and 136.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.29, 332.97 and 136.37 is: 188.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.29 : 332.97 = 136.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.29/332.97 = 136.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.29x = 332.97 × 136.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.29x = 45,405.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,405.57/241.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.18

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