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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.67, 361.83 and 187.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.67, 361.83 and 187.67 is: 280.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.67 : 361.83 = 187.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.67/361.83 = 187.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.67x = 361.83 × 187.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.67x = 67,904.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,904.64/241.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.98

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