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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.76, 333.62 and 136.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.76, 333.62 and 136.86 is: 188.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.76 : 333.62 = 136.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.76/333.62 = 136.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.76x = 333.62 × 136.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.76x = 45,659.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,659.23/241.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.86

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