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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.97, 333.94 and 137.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.97, 333.94 and 137.07 is: 189.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.97 : 333.94 = 137.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.97/333.94 = 137.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.97x = 333.94 × 137.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.97x = 45,774.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,774.01/241.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.17

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