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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.14, 332.40 and 191.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.14, 332.40 and 191.94 is: 264.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.14 : 332.40 = 191.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.14/332.40 = 191.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.14x = 332.40 × 191.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.14x = 63,800.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,800.86/241.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.58

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