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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.79, 333.25 and 186.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.79, 333.25 and 186.40 is: 256.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.79 : 333.25 = 186.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.79/333.25 = 186.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.79x = 333.25 × 186.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.79x = 62,117.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,117.75/241.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.91

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