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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.74, 362.46 and 138.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.74, 362.46 and 138.90 is: 208.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.74 : 362.46 = 138.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.74/362.46 = 138.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.74x = 362.46 × 138.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.74x = 50,345.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,345.69/241.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.26

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