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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.48, 333.26 and 137.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.48, 333.26 and 137.98 is: 190.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.48 : 333.26 = 137.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.48/333.26 = 137.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.48x = 333.26 × 137.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.48x = 45,982.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,982.52/241.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.42

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