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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.29, 332.92 and 143.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.29, 332.92 and 143.01 is: 197.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.29 : 332.92 = 143.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.29/332.92 = 143.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.29x = 332.92 × 143.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.29x = 47,610.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,610.89/241.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.32

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