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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.74, 362.74 and 187.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.74, 362.74 and 187.74 is: 281.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.74 : 362.74 = 187.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.74/362.74 = 187.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.74x = 362.74 × 187.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.74x = 68,100.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,100.81/241.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.71

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