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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.33, 361.81 and 138.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.33, 361.81 and 138.44 is: 207.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.33 : 361.81 = 138.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.33/361.81 = 138.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.33x = 361.81 × 138.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.33x = 50,088.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,088.28/241.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.55

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