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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.86, 333.66 and 192.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.86, 333.66 and 192.66 is: 265.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.86 : 333.66 = 192.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.86/333.66 = 192.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.86x = 333.66 × 192.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.86x = 64,282.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,282.94/241.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.79

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