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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.44, 332.91 and 186.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.44, 332.91 and 186.06 is: 256.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.44 : 332.91 = 186.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.44/332.91 = 186.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.44x = 332.91 × 186.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.44x = 61,941.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,941.23/241.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.55

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