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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.74, 332.46 and 194.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.74, 332.46 and 194.52 is: 267.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.74 : 332.46 = 194.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.74/332.46 = 194.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.74x = 332.46 × 194.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.74x = 64,670.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,670.12/241.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.52

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