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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.26, 360.81 and 183.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.26, 360.81 and 183.51 is: 274.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.26 : 360.81 = 183.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.26/360.81 = 183.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.26x = 360.81 × 183.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.26x = 66,212.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,212.24/241.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.44

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