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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.89, 333.82 and 137.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.89, 333.82 and 137.02 is: 189.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.89 : 333.82 = 137.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.89/333.82 = 137.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.89x = 333.82 × 137.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.89x = 45,740.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,740.02/241.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.09

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