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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.88, 333.68 and 195.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.88, 333.68 and 195.40 is: 269.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.88 : 333.68 = 195.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.88/333.68 = 195.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.88x = 333.68 × 195.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.88x = 65,201.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,201.56/241.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.56

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