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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.80, 362.19 and 190.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.80, 362.19 and 190.20 is: 284.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.80 : 362.19 = 190.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.80/362.19 = 190.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.80x = 362.19 × 190.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.80x = 68,887.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,887.89/241.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.90

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