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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.76, 362.51 and 139.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.76, 362.51 and 139.01 is: 208.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.76 : 362.51 = 139.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.76/362.51 = 139.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.76x = 362.51 × 139.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.76x = 50,393.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,393.77/241.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.45

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