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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.89, 361.99 and 198.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.89, 361.99 and 198.05 is: 296.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.89 : 361.99 = 198.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.89/361.99 = 198.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.89x = 361.99 × 198.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.89x = 71,692.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,692.12/241.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.38

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