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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.97, 334.22 and 195.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.97, 334.22 and 195.50 is: 270.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.97 : 334.22 = 195.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.97/334.22 = 195.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.97x = 334.22 × 195.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.97x = 65,337.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,337.36/241.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.03

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