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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.13, 332.76 and 147.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.13, 332.76 and 147.87 is: 204.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.13 : 332.76 = 147.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.13/332.76 = 147.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.13x = 332.76 × 147.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.13x = 49,205.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,205.22/241.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.07

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