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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.61, 332.78 and 200.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.61, 332.78 and 200.03 is: 275.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.61 : 332.78 = 200.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.61/332.78 = 200.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.61x = 332.78 × 200.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.61x = 66,563.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,563.32/241.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.50

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