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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.88, 333.36 and 189.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.88, 333.36 and 189.44 is: 261.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.88 : 333.36 = 189.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.88/333.36 = 189.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.88x = 333.36 × 189.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.88x = 63,151.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,151.72/241.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.09

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