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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.59, 361.90 and 143.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.59, 361.90 and 143.85 is: 215.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.59 : 361.90 = 143.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.59/361.90 = 143.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.59x = 361.90 × 143.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.59x = 52,059.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,059.32/241.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.49

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