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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.79, 363.06 and 139.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.79, 363.06 and 139.10 is: 208.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.79 : 363.06 = 139.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.79/363.06 = 139.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.79x = 363.06 × 139.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.79x = 50,499.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,499.83/241.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.86

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