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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.85, 333.83 and 192.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.85, 333.83 and 192.71 is: 266.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.85 : 333.83 = 192.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.85/333.83 = 192.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.85x = 333.83 × 192.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.85x = 64,331.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,331.42/241.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.00

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