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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.05, 332.73 and 142.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.05, 332.73 and 142.80 is: 197.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.05 : 332.73 = 142.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.05/332.73 = 142.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.05x = 332.73 × 142.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.05x = 47,513.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,513.84/241.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.11

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