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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.32, 361.50 and 183.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.32, 361.50 and 183.64 is: 275.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.32 : 361.50 = 183.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.32/361.50 = 183.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.32x = 361.50 × 183.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.32x = 66,385.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,385.86/241.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.09

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