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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.42, 361.60 and 138.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.42, 361.60 and 138.64 is: 207.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.42 : 361.60 = 138.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.42/361.60 = 138.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.42x = 361.60 × 138.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.42x = 50,132.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,132.22/241.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.66

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