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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.00, 332.73 and 185.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.00, 332.73 and 185.63 is: 256.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.00 : 332.73 = 185.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.00/332.73 = 185.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.00x = 332.73 × 185.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.00x = 61,765.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,765.50/241.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.29

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