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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.96, 334.02 and 138.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.96, 334.02 and 138.44 is: 191.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.96 : 334.02 = 138.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.96/334.02 = 138.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.96x = 334.02 × 138.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.96x = 46,241.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,241.73/241.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.11

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