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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.66, 333.49 and 138.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.66, 333.49 and 138.16 is: 190.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.66 : 333.49 = 138.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.66/333.49 = 138.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.66x = 333.49 × 138.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.66x = 46,074.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,074.98/241.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.66

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