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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.41, 332.31 and 185.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.41, 332.31 and 185.97 is: 255.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.41 : 332.31 = 185.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.41/332.31 = 185.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.41x = 332.31 × 185.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.41x = 61,799.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,799.69/241.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.99

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