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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.90, 362.58 and 187.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.90, 362.58 and 187.66 is: 281.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.90 : 362.58 = 187.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.90/362.58 = 187.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.90x = 362.58 × 187.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.90x = 68,041.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,041.76/241.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.28

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