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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.86, 333.78 and 138.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.86, 333.78 and 138.36 is: 190.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.86 : 333.78 = 138.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.86/333.78 = 138.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.86x = 333.78 × 138.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.86x = 46,181.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,181.80/241.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.94

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