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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.82, 362.26 and 187.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.82, 362.26 and 187.44 is: 280.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.82 : 362.26 = 187.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.82/362.26 = 187.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.82x = 362.26 × 187.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.82x = 67,902.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,902.01/241.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.80

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