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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.96, 361.39 and 138.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.96, 361.39 and 138.45 is: 207.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.96 : 361.39 = 138.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.96/361.39 = 138.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.96x = 361.39 × 138.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.96x = 50,034.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,034.45/240.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.65

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