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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.89, 362.48 and 184.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.89, 362.48 and 184.07 is: 275.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.89 : 362.48 = 184.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.89/362.48 = 184.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.89x = 362.48 × 184.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.89x = 66,721.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,721.68/241.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.84

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