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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.38, 333.08 and 143.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.38, 333.08 and 143.16 is: 197.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.38 : 333.08 = 143.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.38/333.08 = 143.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.38x = 333.08 × 143.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.38x = 47,683.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,683.73/241.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.55

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