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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.10, 332.91 and 185.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.10, 332.91 and 185.76 is: 256.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.10 : 332.91 = 185.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.10/332.91 = 185.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.10x = 332.91 × 185.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.10x = 61,841.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,841.36/241.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.50

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