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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.79, 333.82 and 186.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.79, 333.82 and 186.42 is: 257.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.79 : 333.82 = 186.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.79/333.82 = 186.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.79x = 333.82 × 186.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.79x = 62,230.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,230.72/241.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.38

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