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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.36, 333.13 and 136.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.36, 333.13 and 136.51 is: 188.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.36 : 333.13 = 136.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.36/333.13 = 136.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.36x = 333.13 × 136.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.36x = 45,474.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,474.16/241.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.41

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