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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.05, 332.97 and 189.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.05, 332.97 and 189.25 is: 261.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.05 : 332.97 = 189.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.05/332.97 = 189.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.05x = 332.97 × 189.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.05x = 63,013.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,013.74/241.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.41

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