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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.14, 332.83 and 142.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.14, 332.83 and 142.92 is: 197.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.14 : 332.83 = 142.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.14/332.83 = 142.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.14x = 332.83 × 142.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.14x = 47,568.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,568.06/241.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.26

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