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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.86, 333.77 and 186.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.86, 333.77 and 186.50 is: 257.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.86 : 333.77 = 186.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.86/333.77 = 186.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.86x = 333.77 × 186.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.86x = 62,248.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,248.11/241.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.37

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