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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.98, 333.58 and 195.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.98, 333.58 and 195.34 is: 269.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.98 : 333.58 = 195.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.98/333.58 = 195.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.98x = 333.58 × 195.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.98x = 65,161.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,161.52/241.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.28

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