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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.27, 361.94 and 192.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.27, 361.94 and 192.52 is: 288.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.27 : 361.94 = 192.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.27/361.94 = 192.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.27x = 361.94 × 192.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.27x = 69,680.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,680.18/241.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.81

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