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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.11, 332.78 and 189.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.11, 332.78 and 189.27 is: 261.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.11 : 332.78 = 189.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.11/332.78 = 189.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.11x = 332.78 × 189.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.11x = 62,984.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,984.32/241.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.23

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