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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.52, 333.18 and 143.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.52, 333.18 and 143.25 is: 197.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.52 : 333.18 = 143.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.52/333.18 = 143.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.52x = 333.18 × 143.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.52x = 47,728.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,728.04/241.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.62

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