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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.67, 333.56 and 142.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.67, 333.56 and 142.11 is: 196.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.67 : 333.56 = 142.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.67/333.56 = 142.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.67x = 333.56 × 142.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.67x = 47,402.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,402.57/241.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.14

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