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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.42, 333.06 and 143.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.42, 333.06 and 143.14 is: 197.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.42 : 333.06 = 143.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.42/333.06 = 143.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.42x = 333.06 × 143.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.42x = 47,674.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,674.21/241.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.47

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