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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.40, 333.39 and 195.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.40, 333.39 and 195.28 is: 269.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.40 : 333.39 = 195.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.40/333.39 = 195.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.40x = 333.39 × 195.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.40x = 65,104.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,104.30/241.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.69

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