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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.26, 333.45 and 197.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.26, 333.45 and 197.88 is: 273.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.26 : 333.45 = 197.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.26/333.45 = 197.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.26x = 333.45 × 197.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.26x = 65,983.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,983.09/241.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.49

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