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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.67, 362.70 and 137.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.67, 362.70 and 137.62 is: 206.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.67 : 362.70 = 137.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.67/362.70 = 137.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.67x = 362.70 × 137.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.67x = 49,912.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,912.96/241.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.53

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