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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.38, 362.12 and 196.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.38, 362.12 and 196.13 is: 294.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.38 : 362.12 = 196.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.38/362.12 = 196.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.38x = 362.12 × 196.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.38x = 71,019.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,019.80/241.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.22

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