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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.10, 332.83 and 185.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.10, 332.83 and 185.82 is: 256.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.10 : 332.83 = 185.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.10/332.83 = 185.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.10x = 332.83 × 185.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.10x = 61,846.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,846.47/241.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.52

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