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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.32, 361.80 and 195.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.32, 361.80 and 195.60 is: 293.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.32 : 361.80 = 195.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.32/361.80 = 195.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.32x = 361.80 × 195.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.32x = 70,768.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,768.08/241.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.25

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