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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.66, 362.68 and 139.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.66, 362.68 and 139.14 is: 208.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.66 : 362.68 = 139.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.66/362.68 = 139.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.66x = 362.68 × 139.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.66x = 50,463.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,463.30/241.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.82

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