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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.56, 361.92 and 138.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.56, 361.92 and 138.58 is: 207.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.56 : 361.92 = 138.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.56/361.92 = 138.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.56x = 361.92 × 138.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.56x = 50,154.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,154.87/241.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.63

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