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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.92, 334.08 and 184.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.92, 334.08 and 184.08 is: 254.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.92 : 334.08 = 184.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.92/334.08 = 184.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.92x = 334.08 × 184.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.92x = 61,497.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,497.45/241.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.21

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