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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.36, 333.16 and 186.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.36, 333.16 and 186.03 is: 256.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.36 : 333.16 = 186.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.36/333.16 = 186.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.36x = 333.16 × 186.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.36x = 61,977.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,977.29/241.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.79

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