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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.68, 362.79 and 187.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.68, 362.79 and 187.86 is: 282.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.68 : 362.79 = 187.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.68/362.79 = 187.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.68x = 362.79 × 187.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.68x = 68,153.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,153.73/241.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.00

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