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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.26, 361.57 and 138.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.26, 361.57 and 138.60 is: 207.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.26 : 361.57 = 138.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.26/361.57 = 138.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.26x = 361.57 × 138.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.26x = 50,113.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,113.60/241.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.72

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