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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.37, 333.09 and 196.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.37, 333.09 and 196.73 is: 271.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.37 : 333.09 = 196.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.37/333.09 = 196.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.37x = 333.09 × 196.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.37x = 65,529.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,529.63/241.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.49

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