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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.40, 333.01 and 143.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.40, 333.01 and 143.09 is: 197.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.40 : 333.01 = 143.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.40/333.01 = 143.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.40x = 333.01 × 143.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.40x = 47,650.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,650.40/241.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.39

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