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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.59, 333.41 and 136.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.59, 333.41 and 136.68 is: 188.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.59 : 333.41 = 136.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.59/333.41 = 136.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.59x = 333.41 × 136.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.59x = 45,570.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,570.48/241.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.63

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