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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.19, 333.08 and 207.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.19, 333.08 and 207.92 is: 287.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.19 : 333.08 = 207.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.19/333.08 = 207.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.19x = 333.08 × 207.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.19x = 69,254.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,254.57/241.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.14

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