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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.96, 333.88 and 137.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.96, 333.88 and 137.05 is: 189.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.96 : 333.88 = 137.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.96/333.88 = 137.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.96x = 333.88 × 137.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.96x = 45,758.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,758.25/241.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.11

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