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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.36, 333.06 and 137.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.36, 333.06 and 137.92 is: 190.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.36 : 333.06 = 137.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.36/333.06 = 137.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.36x = 333.06 × 137.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.36x = 45,935.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,935.64/241.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.32

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