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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.38, 332.71 and 188.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.38, 332.71 and 188.73 is: 260.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.38 : 332.71 = 188.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.38/332.71 = 188.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.38x = 332.71 × 188.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.38x = 62,791.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,791.89/241.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.14

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