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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.66, 361.81 and 138.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.66, 361.81 and 138.79 is: 207.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.66 : 361.81 = 138.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.66/361.81 = 138.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.66x = 361.81 × 138.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.66x = 50,215.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,215.61/241.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.79

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