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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.48, 333.13 and 186.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.48, 333.13 and 186.12 is: 256.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.48 : 333.13 = 186.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.48/333.13 = 186.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.48x = 333.13 × 186.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.48x = 62,002.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,002.16/241.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.76

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