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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.67, 333.37 and 143.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.67, 333.37 and 143.42 is: 197.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.67 : 333.37 = 143.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.67/333.37 = 143.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.67x = 333.37 × 143.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.67x = 47,809.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,809.90/241.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.83

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