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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.69, 362.25 and 139.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.69, 362.25 and 139.05 is: 208.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.69 : 362.25 = 139.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.69/362.25 = 139.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.69x = 362.25 × 139.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.69x = 50,370.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,370.86/241.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.41

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