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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.58, 361.73 and 195.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.58, 361.73 and 195.05 is: 292.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.58 : 361.73 = 195.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.58/361.73 = 195.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.58x = 361.73 × 195.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.58x = 70,555.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,555.44/241.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.06

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