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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.42, 361.70 and 186.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.42, 361.70 and 186.52 is: 279.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.42 : 361.70 = 186.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.42/361.70 = 186.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.42x = 361.70 × 186.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.42x = 67,464.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,464.28/241.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.45

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