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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.08, 361.32 and 138.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.08, 361.32 and 138.16 is: 207.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.08 : 361.32 = 138.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.08/361.32 = 138.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.08x = 361.32 × 138.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.08x = 49,919.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,919.97/241.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.07

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