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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.92, 332.64 and 197.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.92, 332.64 and 197.76 is: 271.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.92 : 332.64 = 197.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.92/332.64 = 197.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.92x = 332.64 × 197.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.92x = 65,782.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,782.89/241.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.92

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