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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.67, 361.14 and 138.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.67, 361.14 and 138.04 is: 207.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.67 : 361.14 = 138.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.67/361.14 = 138.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.67x = 361.14 × 138.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.67x = 49,851.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,851.12/240.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.13

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