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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.89, 333.99 and 183.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.89, 333.99 and 183.57 is: 253.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.89 : 333.99 = 183.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.89/333.99 = 183.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.89x = 333.99 × 183.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.89x = 61,310.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,310.54/241.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.46

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