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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.99, 333.95 and 135.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.99, 333.95 and 135.64 is: 187.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.99 : 333.95 = 135.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.99/333.95 = 135.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.99x = 333.95 × 135.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.99x = 45,295.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,295.46/241.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.18

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