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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.40, 361.38 and 187

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.40, 361.38 and 187 is: 279.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.40 : 361.38 = 187 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.40/361.38 = 187/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.40x = 361.38 × 187
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.40x = 67,578.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,578.06/241.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.94

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