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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.74, 362.70 and 190.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.74, 362.70 and 190.44 is: 285.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.74 : 362.70 = 190.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.74/362.70 = 190.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.74x = 362.70 × 190.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.74x = 69,072.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,072.59/241.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.73

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