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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.27, 332.87 and 142.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.27, 332.87 and 142.97 is: 197.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.27 : 332.87 = 142.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.27/332.87 = 142.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.27x = 332.87 × 142.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.27x = 47,588.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,588.04/241.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.24

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