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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.38, 361.78 and 138.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.38, 361.78 and 138.74 is: 207.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.38 : 361.78 = 138.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.38/361.78 = 138.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.38x = 361.78 × 138.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.38x = 50,191.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,191.20/241.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.93

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