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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.92, 362.18 and 183.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.92, 362.18 and 183.80 is: 275.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.92 : 362.18 = 183.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.92/362.18 = 183.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.92x = 362.18 × 183.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.92x = 66,568.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,568.68/241.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.17

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