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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.21, 332.81 and 147.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.21, 332.81 and 147.97 is: 204.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.21 : 332.81 = 147.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.21/332.81 = 147.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.21x = 332.81 × 147.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.21x = 49,244.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,244.23/241.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.16

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