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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.55, 333.29 and 143.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.55, 333.29 and 143.33 is: 197.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.55 : 333.29 = 143.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.55/333.29 = 143.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.55x = 333.29 × 143.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.55x = 47,769.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,769.15/241.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.76

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