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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.83, 362.51 and 198.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.83, 362.51 and 198.63 is: 297.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.83 : 362.51 = 198.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.83/362.51 = 198.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.83x = 362.51 × 198.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.83x = 72,004.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,004.37/241.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.75

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