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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.91, 362.79 and 139.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.91, 362.79 and 139.17 is: 208.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.91 : 362.79 = 139.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.91/362.79 = 139.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.91x = 362.79 × 139.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.91x = 50,489.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,489.48/241.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.71

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