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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.01, 360.62 and 138.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.01, 360.62 and 138.39 is: 207.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.01 : 360.62 = 138.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.01/360.62 = 138.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.01x = 360.62 × 138.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.01x = 49,906.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,906.20/241.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.07

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