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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.35, 332.91 and 192.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.35, 332.91 and 192.39 is: 265.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.35 : 332.91 = 192.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.35/332.91 = 192.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.35x = 332.91 × 192.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.35x = 64,048.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,048.55/241.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.38

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