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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.16, 332.57 and 194.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.16, 332.57 and 194.51 is: 268.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.16 : 332.57 = 194.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.16/332.57 = 194.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.16x = 332.57 × 194.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.16x = 64,687.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,687.64/241.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.23

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