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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.88, 333.93 and 185.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.88, 333.93 and 185.76 is: 256.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.88 : 333.93 = 185.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.88/333.93 = 185.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.88x = 333.93 × 185.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.88x = 62,028.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,028.24/241.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.45

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