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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.67, 333.40 and 143.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.67, 333.40 and 143.41 is: 197.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.67 : 333.40 = 143.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.67/333.40 = 143.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.67x = 333.40 × 143.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.67x = 47,812.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,812.89/241.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.84

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