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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.01, 332.60 and 141.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.01, 332.60 and 141.49 is: 195.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.01 : 332.60 = 141.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.01/332.60 = 141.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.01x = 332.60 × 141.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.01x = 47,059.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,059.28/241.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.26

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