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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.86, 361.83 and 184.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.86, 361.83 and 184.25 is: 275.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.86 : 361.83 = 184.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.86/361.83 = 184.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.86x = 361.83 × 184.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.86x = 66,665.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,665.37/241.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.64

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