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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.36, 333.26 and 186.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.36, 333.26 and 186.01 is: 256.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.36 : 333.26 = 186.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.36/333.26 = 186.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.36x = 333.26 × 186.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.36x = 61,989.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,989.69/241.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.83

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