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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.78, 362.72 and 139.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.78, 362.72 and 139.12 is: 208.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.78 : 362.72 = 139.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.78/362.72 = 139.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.78x = 362.72 × 139.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.78x = 50,461.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,461.61/241.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.71

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