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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.13, 361.58 and 138.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.13, 361.58 and 138.39 is: 207.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.13 : 361.58 = 138.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.13/361.58 = 138.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.13x = 361.58 × 138.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.13x = 50,036.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,036.56/241.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.51

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