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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.06, 332.67 and 142.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.06, 332.67 and 142.89 is: 197.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.06 : 332.67 = 142.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.06/332.67 = 142.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.06x = 332.67 × 142.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.06x = 47,535.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,535.22/241.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.19

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