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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.32, 361.69 and 138.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.32, 361.69 and 138.67 is: 207.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.32 : 361.69 = 138.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.32/361.69 = 138.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.32x = 361.69 × 138.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.32x = 50,155.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,155.55/241.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.84

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