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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.33, 333.02 and 143.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.33, 333.02 and 143.09 is: 197.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.33 : 333.02 = 143.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.33/333.02 = 143.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.33x = 333.02 × 143.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.33x = 47,651.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,651.12/241.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.46

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