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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.02, 361.17 and 187.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.02, 361.17 and 187.02 is: 280.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.02 : 361.17 = 187.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.02/361.17 = 187.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.02x = 361.17 × 187.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.02x = 67,546.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,546.01/241.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.25

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