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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.80, 333.86 and 186.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.80, 333.86 and 186.45 is: 257.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.80 : 333.86 = 186.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.80/333.86 = 186.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.80x = 333.86 × 186.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.80x = 62,248.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,248.20/241.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.44

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