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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.69, 333.30 and 186.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.69, 333.30 and 186.34 is: 256.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.69 : 333.30 = 186.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.69/333.30 = 186.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.69x = 333.30 × 186.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.69x = 62,106.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,106.99/241.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.97

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