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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.61, 361.96 and 187.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.61, 361.96 and 187.24 is: 280.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.61 : 361.96 = 187.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.61/361.96 = 187.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.61x = 361.96 × 187.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.61x = 67,773.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,773.22/241.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.51

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