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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.18, 360.93 and 189.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.18, 360.93 and 189.39 is: 283.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.18 : 360.93 = 189.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.18/360.93 = 189.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.18x = 360.93 × 189.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.18x = 68,356.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,356.03/241.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.43

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