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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.98, 334.26 and 193.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.98, 334.26 and 193.20 is: 266.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.98 : 334.26 = 193.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.98/334.26 = 193.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.98x = 334.26 × 193.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.98x = 64,579.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,579.03/241.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.88

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