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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.54, 333.30 and 136.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.54, 333.30 and 136.62 is: 188.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.54 : 333.30 = 136.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.54/333.30 = 136.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.54x = 333.30 × 136.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.54x = 45,535.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,535.45/241.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.52

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