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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.35, 333.14 and 143.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.35, 333.14 and 143.17 is: 197.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.35 : 333.14 = 143.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.35/333.14 = 143.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.35x = 333.14 × 143.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.35x = 47,694.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,694.51/241.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.61

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