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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.33, 362.55 and 138.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.33, 362.55 and 138.86 is: 208.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.33 : 362.55 = 138.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.33/362.55 = 138.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.33x = 362.55 × 138.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.33x = 50,345.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,345.41/241.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.62

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