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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.02, 361.53 and 187.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.02, 361.53 and 187.29 is: 280.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.02 : 361.53 = 187.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.02/361.53 = 187.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.02x = 361.53 × 187.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.02x = 67,710.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,710.95/241.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.94

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