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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.18, 392.73 and 241.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.18, 392.73 and 241.50 is: 363.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.18 : 392.73 = 241.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.18/392.73 = 241.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.18x = 392.73 × 241.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.18x = 94,844.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,844.30/261.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.14

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