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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.06, 332.55 and 142.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.06, 332.55 and 142.75 is: 196.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.06 : 332.55 = 142.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.06/332.55 = 142.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.06x = 332.55 × 142.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.06x = 47,471.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,471.51/241.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.93

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