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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.09, 332.76 and 142.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.09, 332.76 and 142.88 is: 197.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.09 : 332.76 = 142.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.09/332.76 = 142.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.09x = 332.76 × 142.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.09x = 47,543.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,543.62/241.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.20

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