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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.44, 333.07 and 143.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.44, 333.07 and 143.14 is: 197.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.44 : 333.07 = 143.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.44/333.07 = 143.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.44x = 333.07 × 143.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.44x = 47,673.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,673.97/241.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.46

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