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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.88, 363.11 and 193.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.88, 363.11 and 193.73 is: 290.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.88 : 363.11 = 193.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.88/363.11 = 193.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.88x = 363.11 × 193.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.88x = 70,342.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,342.52/241.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.82

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