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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.38, 361.80 and 182.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.38, 361.80 and 182.88 is: 274.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.38 : 361.80 = 182.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.38/361.80 = 182.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.38x = 361.80 × 182.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.38x = 66,165.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,165.98/241.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.12

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