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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.37, 331.64 and 192.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.37, 331.64 and 192.16 is: 264.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.37 : 331.64 = 192.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.37/331.64 = 192.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.37x = 331.64 × 192.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.37x = 63,727.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,727.94/241.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.03

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