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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.48, 362.44 and 187.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.48, 362.44 and 187.72 is: 281.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.48 : 362.44 = 187.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.48/362.44 = 187.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.48x = 362.44 × 187.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.48x = 68,037.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,037.24/241.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.75

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