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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.02, 332.53 and 147.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.02, 332.53 and 147.67 is: 203.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.02 : 332.53 = 147.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.02/332.53 = 147.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.02x = 332.53 × 147.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.02x = 49,103.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,103.87/241.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.73

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