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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.68, 361.95 and 195.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.68, 361.95 and 195.55 is: 292.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.68 : 361.95 = 195.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.68/361.95 = 195.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.68x = 361.95 × 195.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.68x = 70,778.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,778.78/241.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.86

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