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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.68, 361.82 and 187.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.68, 361.82 and 187.68 is: 280.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.68 : 361.82 = 187.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.68/361.82 = 187.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.68x = 361.82 × 187.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.68x = 67,906.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,906.38/241.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.98

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