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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.87, 361.13 and 138.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.87, 361.13 and 138.14 is: 207.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.87 : 361.13 = 138.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.87/361.13 = 138.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.87x = 361.13 × 138.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.87x = 49,884.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,884.69/240.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.10

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