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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.88, 362.72 and 187.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.88, 362.72 and 187.84 is: 281.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.88 : 362.72 = 187.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.88/362.72 = 187.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.88x = 362.72 × 187.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.88x = 68,133.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,133.32/241.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.68

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