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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.36, 333 and 192.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.36, 333 and 192.16 is: 265.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.36 : 333 = 192.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.36/333 = 192.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.36x = 333 × 192.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.36x = 63,989.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,989.28/241.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.12

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