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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.87, 333.77 and 136.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.87, 333.77 and 136.98 is: 189.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.87 : 333.77 = 136.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.87/333.77 = 136.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.87x = 333.77 × 136.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.87x = 45,719.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,719.81/241.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.03

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