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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.20, 361.53 and 193.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.20, 361.53 and 193.01 is: 289.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.20 : 361.53 = 193.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.20/361.53 = 193.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.20x = 361.53 × 193.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.20x = 69,777.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,777.10/241.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.29

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