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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.24, 361.68 and 137.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.24, 361.68 and 137.08 is: 205.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.24 : 361.68 = 137.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.24/361.68 = 137.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.24x = 361.68 × 137.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.24x = 49,579.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,579.09/241.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.52

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