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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.96, 362.89 and 139.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.96, 362.89 and 139.45 is: 209.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.96 : 362.89 = 139.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.96/362.89 = 139.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.96x = 362.89 × 139.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.96x = 50,605.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,605.01/241.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.15

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