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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.75, 333.58 and 136.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.75, 333.58 and 136.81 is: 188.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.75 : 333.58 = 136.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.75/333.58 = 136.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.75x = 333.58 × 136.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.75x = 45,637.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,637.08/241.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.78

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