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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.32, 332.88 and 186.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.32, 332.88 and 186.04 is: 256.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.32 : 332.88 = 186.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.32/332.88 = 186.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.32x = 332.88 × 186.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.32x = 61,929.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,929.00/241.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.63

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