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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.41, 333.14 and 137.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.41, 333.14 and 137.91 is: 190.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.41 : 333.14 = 137.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.41/333.14 = 137.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.41x = 333.14 × 137.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.41x = 45,942.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,942.65/241.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.31

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