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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.67, 333.51 and 143.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.67, 333.51 and 143.39 is: 197.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.67 : 333.51 = 143.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.67/333.51 = 143.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.67x = 333.51 × 143.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.67x = 47,822.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,822.00/241.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.88

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