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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.30, 332.90 and 143.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.30, 332.90 and 143.04 is: 197.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.30 : 332.90 = 143.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.30/332.90 = 143.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.30x = 332.90 × 143.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.30x = 47,618.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,618.02/241.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.34

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