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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.43, 333.12 and 143.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.43, 333.12 and 143.20 is: 197.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.43 : 333.12 = 143.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.43/333.12 = 143.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.43x = 333.12 × 143.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.43x = 47,702.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,702.78/241.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.58

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