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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.93, 333.92 and 186.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.93, 333.92 and 186.58 is: 257.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.93 : 333.92 = 186.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.93/333.92 = 186.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.93x = 333.92 × 186.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.93x = 62,301.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,301.86/241.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.52

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