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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.38, 361.61 and 187.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.38, 361.61 and 187.01 is: 280.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.38 : 361.61 = 187.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.38/361.61 = 187.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.38x = 361.61 × 187.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.38x = 67,622.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,622.64/241.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.15

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