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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.27, 332.57 and 197.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.27, 332.57 and 197.19 is: 271.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.27 : 332.57 = 197.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.27/332.57 = 197.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.27x = 332.57 × 197.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.27x = 65,579.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,579.48/241.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.81

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