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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.35, 333.09 and 143.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.35, 333.09 and 143.19 is: 197.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.35 : 333.09 = 143.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.35/333.09 = 143.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.35x = 333.09 × 143.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.35x = 47,695.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,695.16/241.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.62

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