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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.68, 333 and 197.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.68, 333 and 197.94 is: 272.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.68 : 333 = 197.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.68/333 = 197.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.68x = 333 × 197.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.68x = 65,914.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,914.02/241.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.73

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