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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.34, 333.03 and 136.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.34, 333.03 and 136.40 is: 188.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.34 : 333.03 = 136.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.34/333.03 = 136.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.34x = 333.03 × 136.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.34x = 45,425.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,425.29/241.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.22

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