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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.46, 333.17 and 143.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.46, 333.17 and 143.19 is: 197.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.46 : 333.17 = 143.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.46/333.17 = 143.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.46x = 333.17 × 143.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.46x = 47,706.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,706.43/241.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.58

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