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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.64, 333.35 and 143.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.64, 333.35 and 143.36 is: 197.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.64 : 333.35 = 143.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.64/333.35 = 143.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.64x = 333.35 × 143.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.64x = 47,789.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,789.17/241.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.77

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