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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.62, 333.46 and 143.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.62, 333.46 and 143.46 is: 197.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.62 : 333.46 = 143.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.62/333.46 = 143.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.62x = 333.46 × 143.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.62x = 47,838.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,838.17/241.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.99

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