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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.35, 333.11 and 141.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.35, 333.11 and 141.78 is: 195.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.35 : 333.11 = 141.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.35/333.11 = 141.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.35x = 333.11 × 141.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.35x = 47,228.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,228.34/241.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.68

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