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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.84, 333.88 and 186.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.84, 333.88 and 186.48 is: 257.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.84 : 333.88 = 186.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.84/333.88 = 186.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.84x = 333.88 × 186.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.84x = 62,261.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,261.94/241.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.45

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