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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.10, 332.72 and 189.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.10, 332.72 and 189.26 is: 261.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.10 : 332.72 = 189.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.10/332.72 = 189.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.10x = 332.72 × 189.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.10x = 62,970.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,970.59/241.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.18

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