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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.33, 333.04 and 143.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.33, 333.04 and 143.10 is: 197.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.33 : 333.04 = 143.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.33/333.04 = 143.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.33x = 333.04 × 143.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.33x = 47,658.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,658.02/241.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.48

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