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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.44, 333.34 and 186.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.44, 333.34 and 186.08 is: 256.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.44 : 333.34 = 186.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.44/333.34 = 186.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.44x = 333.34 × 186.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.44x = 62,027.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,027.91/241.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.91

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