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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.13, 332.61 and 142.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.13, 332.61 and 142.82 is: 197.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.13 : 332.61 = 142.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.13/332.61 = 142.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.13x = 332.61 × 142.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.13x = 47,500.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,500.98/241.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.00

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