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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.48, 361.44 and 195.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.48, 361.44 and 195.44 is: 292.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.48 : 361.44 = 195.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.48/361.44 = 195.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.48x = 361.44 × 195.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.48x = 70,639.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,639.83/241.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.53

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