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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.26, 332.98 and 143.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.26, 332.98 and 143.07 is: 197.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.26 : 332.98 = 143.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.26/332.98 = 143.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.26x = 332.98 × 143.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.26x = 47,638.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,638.14/241.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.46

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