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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.67, 332.97 and 192.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.67, 332.97 and 192.49 is: 265.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.67 : 332.97 = 192.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.67/332.97 = 192.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.67x = 332.97 × 192.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.67x = 64,093.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,093.40/241.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.21

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