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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.72, 333.58 and 186.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.72, 333.58 and 186.36 is: 257.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.72 : 333.58 = 186.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.72/333.58 = 186.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.72x = 333.58 × 186.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.72x = 62,165.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,165.97/241.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.18

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