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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.03, 332.67 and 188.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.03, 332.67 and 188.47 is: 260.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.03 : 332.67 = 188.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.03/332.67 = 188.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.03x = 332.67 × 188.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.03x = 62,698.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,698.31/241.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.13

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