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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.49, 333.18 and 143.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.49, 333.18 and 143.21 is: 197.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.49 : 333.18 = 143.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.49/333.18 = 143.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.49x = 333.18 × 143.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.49x = 47,714.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,714.71/241.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.58

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