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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.86, 361.66 and 138.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.86, 361.66 and 138.26 is: 207.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.86 : 361.66 = 138.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.86/361.66 = 138.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.86x = 361.66 × 138.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.86x = 50,003.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,003.11/240.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.60

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