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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.36, 333.08 and 143.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.36, 333.08 and 143.12 is: 197.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.36 : 333.08 = 143.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.36/333.08 = 143.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.36x = 333.08 × 143.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.36x = 47,671.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,671.06/241.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.51

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