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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.78, 362.25 and 187.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.78, 362.25 and 187.05 is: 280.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.78 : 362.25 = 187.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.78/362.25 = 187.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.78x = 362.25 × 187.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.78x = 67,757.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,757.05/241.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.24

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