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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.85, 334.19 and 183.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.85, 334.19 and 183.53 is: 253.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.85 : 334.19 = 183.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.85/334.19 = 183.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.85x = 334.19 × 183.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.85x = 61,333.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,333.89/241.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.60

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