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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.36, 333.07 and 136.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.36, 333.07 and 136.44 is: 188.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.36 : 333.07 = 136.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.36/333.07 = 136.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.36x = 333.07 × 136.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.36x = 45,443.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,443.73/241.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.28

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