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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.70, 333.54 and 136.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.70, 333.54 and 136.78 is: 188.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.70 : 333.54 = 136.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.70/333.54 = 136.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.70x = 333.54 × 136.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.70x = 45,621.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,621.60/241.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.75

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