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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.83, 333.54 and 197.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.83, 333.54 and 197.40 is: 272.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.83 : 333.54 = 197.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.83/333.54 = 197.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.83x = 333.54 × 197.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.83x = 65,840.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,840.80/241.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.26

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