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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.32, 333.05 and 143.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.32, 333.05 and 143.08 is: 197.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.32 : 333.05 = 143.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.32/333.05 = 143.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.32x = 333.05 × 143.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.32x = 47,652.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,652.79/241.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.47

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