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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.28, 333.40 and 194.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.28, 333.40 and 194.56 is: 268.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.28 : 333.40 = 194.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.28/333.40 = 194.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.28x = 333.40 × 194.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.28x = 64,866.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,866.30/241.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.84

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