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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.63, 333.53 and 143.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.63, 333.53 and 143.38 is: 197.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.63 : 333.53 = 143.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.63/333.53 = 143.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.63x = 333.53 × 143.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.63x = 47,821.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,821.53/241.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.91

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