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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.82, 333.72 and 136.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.82, 333.72 and 136.92 is: 188.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.82 : 333.72 = 136.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.82/333.72 = 136.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.82x = 333.72 × 136.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.82x = 45,692.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,692.94/241.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.95

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