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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.23, 332.89 and 141.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.23, 332.89 and 141.62 is: 195.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.23 : 332.89 = 141.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.23/332.89 = 141.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.23x = 332.89 × 141.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.23x = 47,144.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,144.90/241.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.44

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