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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.14, 361.32 and 138.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.14, 361.32 and 138.54 is: 207.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.14 : 361.32 = 138.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.14/361.32 = 138.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.14x = 361.32 × 138.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.14x = 50,057.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,057.27/241.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.59

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