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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.64, 333.62 and 185.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.64, 333.62 and 185.52 is: 256.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.64 : 333.62 = 185.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.64/333.62 = 185.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.64x = 333.62 × 185.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.64x = 61,893.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,893.65/241.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.14

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