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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.95, 333.63 and 195.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.95, 333.63 and 195.27 is: 269.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.95 : 333.63 = 195.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.95/333.63 = 195.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.95x = 333.63 × 195.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.95x = 65,147.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,147.93/241.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.26

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