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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.96, 362.54 and 193.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.96, 362.54 and 193.36 is: 289.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.96 : 362.54 = 193.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.96/362.54 = 193.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.96x = 362.54 × 193.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.96x = 70,100.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,100.73/241.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.72

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