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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.14, 332.72 and 141.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.14, 332.72 and 141.56 is: 195.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.14 : 332.72 = 141.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.14/332.72 = 141.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.14x = 332.72 × 141.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.14x = 47,099.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,099.84/241.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.32

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