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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.70, 333.65 and 143.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.70, 333.65 and 143.47 is: 198.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.70 : 333.65 = 143.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.70/333.65 = 143.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.70x = 333.65 × 143.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.70x = 47,866.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,866.38/241.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.04

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