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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.39, 361.81 and 187.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.39, 361.81 and 187.12 is: 280.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.39 : 361.81 = 187.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.39/361.81 = 187.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.39x = 361.81 × 187.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.39x = 67,701.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,701.89/241.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.47

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