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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.09, 332.75 and 141.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.09, 332.75 and 141.52 is: 195.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.09 : 332.75 = 141.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.09/332.75 = 141.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.09x = 332.75 × 141.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.09x = 47,090.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,090.78/241.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.32

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