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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.62, 363.12 and 190.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.62, 363.12 and 190.89 is: 286.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.62 : 363.12 = 190.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.62/363.12 = 190.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.62x = 363.12 × 190.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.62x = 69,315.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,315.98/241.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.88

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