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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.53, 361.88 and 186.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.53, 361.88 and 186.80 is: 279.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.53 : 361.88 = 186.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.53/361.88 = 186.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.53x = 361.88 × 186.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.53x = 67,596.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,596.44/241.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.87

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