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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.10, 332.80 and 142.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.10, 332.80 and 142.88 is: 197.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.10 : 332.80 = 142.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.10/332.80 = 142.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.10x = 332.80 × 142.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.10x = 47,550.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,550.46/241.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.22

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