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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.12, 361.44 and 184

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.12, 361.44 and 184 is: 275.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.12 : 361.44 = 184 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.12/361.44 = 184/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.12x = 361.44 × 184
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.12x = 66,504.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,504.96/241.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.82

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