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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.40, 360.98 and 183.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.40, 360.98 and 183.64 is: 274.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.40 : 360.98 = 183.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.40/360.98 = 183.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.40x = 360.98 × 183.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.40x = 66,290.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,290.37/241.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.61

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