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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.28, 361.76 and 183.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.28, 361.76 and 183.88 is: 275.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.28 : 361.76 = 183.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.28/361.76 = 183.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.28x = 361.76 × 183.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.28x = 66,520.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,520.43/241.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.70

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