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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.86, 362.61 and 138.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.86, 362.61 and 138.99 is: 208.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.86 : 362.61 = 138.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.86/362.61 = 138.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.86x = 362.61 × 138.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.86x = 50,399.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,399.16/241.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.38

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