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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.23, 332.87 and 142.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.23, 332.87 and 142.96 is: 197.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.23 : 332.87 = 142.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.23/332.87 = 142.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.23x = 332.87 × 142.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.23x = 47,587.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,587.57/241.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.27

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