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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.61, 361.28 and 138.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.61, 361.28 and 138.01 is: 207.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.61 : 361.28 = 138.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.61/361.28 = 138.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.61x = 361.28 × 138.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.61x = 49,859.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,859.56/240.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.22

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