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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.91, 361.36 and 138.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.91, 361.36 and 138.13 is: 207.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.91 : 361.36 = 138.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.91/361.36 = 138.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.91x = 361.36 × 138.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.91x = 49,914.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,914.66/240.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.19

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