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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.14, 332.01 and 197.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.14, 332.01 and 197.34 is: 271.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.14 : 332.01 = 197.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.14/332.01 = 197.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.14x = 332.01 × 197.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.14x = 65,518.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,518.85/241.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.70

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