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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.38, 333.05 and 140.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.38, 333.05 and 140.43 is: 193.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.38 : 333.05 = 140.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.38/333.05 = 140.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.38x = 333.05 × 140.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.38x = 46,770.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,770.76/241.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.76

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