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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.32, 332.98 and 136.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.32, 332.98 and 136.38 is: 188.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.32 : 332.98 = 136.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.32/332.98 = 136.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.32x = 332.98 × 136.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.32x = 45,411.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,411.81/241.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.18

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