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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.42, 333.14 and 136.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.42, 333.14 and 136.49 is: 188.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.42 : 333.14 = 136.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.42/333.14 = 136.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.42x = 333.14 × 136.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.42x = 45,470.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,470.28/241.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.35

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