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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.62, 361.32 and 195.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.62, 361.32 and 195.12 is: 291.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.62 : 361.32 = 195.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.62/361.32 = 195.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.62x = 361.32 × 195.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.62x = 70,500.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,500.76/241.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.78

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