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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.67, 333.57 and 143.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.67, 333.57 and 143.49 is: 198.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.67 : 333.57 = 143.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.67/333.57 = 143.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.67x = 333.57 × 143.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.67x = 47,863.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,863.96/241.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.06

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