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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.06, 361.24 and 138.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.06, 361.24 and 138.02 is: 206.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.06 : 361.24 = 138.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.06/361.24 = 138.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.06x = 361.24 × 138.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.06x = 49,858.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,858.34/241.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.83

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