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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241, 332.49 and 147.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241, 332.49 and 147.73 is: 203.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241 : 332.49 = 147.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241/332.49 = 147.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241x = 332.49 × 147.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241x = 49,118.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,118.75/241
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.81

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