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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.13, 332.91 and 185.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.13, 332.91 and 185.76 is: 256.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.13 : 332.91 = 185.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.13/332.91 = 185.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.13x = 332.91 × 185.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.13x = 61,840.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,840.43/241.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.47

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