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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.65, 362.12 and 138.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.65, 362.12 and 138.78 is: 207.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.65 : 362.12 = 138.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.65/362.12 = 138.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.65x = 362.12 × 138.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.65x = 50,254.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,254.32/241.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.96

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