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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.76, 333.36 and 197.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.76, 333.36 and 197.96 is: 272.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.76 : 333.36 = 197.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.76/333.36 = 197.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.76x = 333.36 × 197.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.76x = 65,991.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,991.95/241.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.96

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