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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.18, 332.84 and 142.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.18, 332.84 and 142.94 is: 197.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.18 : 332.84 = 142.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.18/332.84 = 142.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.18x = 332.84 × 142.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.18x = 47,577.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,577.34/241.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.27

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