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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.34, 361.18 and 187.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.34, 361.18 and 187.48 is: 280.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.34 : 361.18 = 187.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.34/361.18 = 187.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.34x = 361.18 × 187.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.34x = 67,714.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,714.03/241.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.58

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