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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.60, 333.35 and 143.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.60, 333.35 and 143.38 is: 197.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.60 : 333.35 = 143.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.60/333.35 = 143.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.60x = 333.35 × 143.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.60x = 47,795.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,795.72/241.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.83

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