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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.34, 332.99 and 143.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.34, 332.99 and 143.04 is: 197.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.34 : 332.99 = 143.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.34/332.99 = 143.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.34x = 332.99 × 143.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.34x = 47,630.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,630.89/241.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.36

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