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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.98, 363.11 and 186.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.98, 363.11 and 186.92 is: 280.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.98 : 363.11 = 186.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.98/363.11 = 186.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.98x = 363.11 × 186.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.98x = 67,872.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,872.52/241.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.49

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