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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.54, 361.70 and 187.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.54, 361.70 and 187.47 is: 280.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.54 : 361.70 = 187.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.54/361.70 = 187.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.54x = 361.70 × 187.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.54x = 67,807.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,807.66/241.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.73

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