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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.61, 362.18 and 138.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.61, 362.18 and 138.95 is: 208.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.61 : 362.18 = 138.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.61/362.18 = 138.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.61x = 362.18 × 138.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.61x = 50,322.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,322.41/241.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.28

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