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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.68, 361.61 and 143.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.68, 361.61 and 143.82 is: 215.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.68 : 361.61 = 143.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.68/361.61 = 143.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.68x = 361.61 × 143.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.68x = 52,007.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,007.11/241.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.19

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