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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.30, 361.49 and 138.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.30, 361.49 and 138.27 is: 207.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.30 : 361.49 = 138.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.30/361.49 = 138.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.30x = 361.49 × 138.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.30x = 49,981.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,981.85/241.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.14

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