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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.89, 333.83 and 136.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.89, 333.83 and 136.94 is: 188.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.89 : 333.83 = 136.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.89/333.83 = 136.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.89x = 333.83 × 136.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.89x = 45,715.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,715.09/241.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.99

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