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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.42, 333.07 and 137.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.42, 333.07 and 137.92 is: 190.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.42 : 333.07 = 137.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.42/333.07 = 137.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.42x = 333.07 × 137.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.42x = 45,937.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,937.01/241.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.28

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