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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.16, 361.08 and 192.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.16, 361.08 and 192.18 is: 287.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.16 : 361.08 = 192.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.16/361.08 = 192.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.16x = 361.08 × 192.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.16x = 69,392.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,392.35/241.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.74

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