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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.57, 333.33 and 136.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.57, 333.33 and 136.65 is: 188.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.57 : 333.33 = 136.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.57/333.33 = 136.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.57x = 333.33 × 136.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.57x = 45,551.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,551.05/241.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.57

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