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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.01, 332.55 and 147.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.01, 332.55 and 147.68 is: 203.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.01 : 332.55 = 147.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.01/332.55 = 147.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.01x = 332.55 × 147.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.01x = 49,110.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,110.98/241.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.77

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