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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.26, 333 and 143.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.26, 333 and 143.09 is: 197.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.26 : 333 = 143.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.26/333 = 143.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.26x = 333 × 143.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.26x = 47,647.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,647.31/241.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.49

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