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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.35, 333.39 and 186.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.35, 333.39 and 186.77 is: 258.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.35 : 333.39 = 186.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.35/333.39 = 186.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.35x = 333.39 × 186.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.35x = 62,267.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,267.25/241.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.00

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