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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.70, 362.35 and 195.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.70, 362.35 and 195.94 is: 293.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.70 : 362.35 = 195.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.70/362.35 = 195.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.70x = 362.35 × 195.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.70x = 70,998.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,998.20/241.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.74

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