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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.65, 362.14 and 186.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.65, 362.14 and 186.62 is: 279.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.65 : 362.14 = 186.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.65/362.14 = 186.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.65x = 362.14 × 186.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.65x = 67,580.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,580.29/241.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.66

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