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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.73, 333.62 and 143.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.73, 333.62 and 143.52 is: 198.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.73 : 333.62 = 143.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.73/333.62 = 143.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.73x = 333.62 × 143.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.73x = 47,881.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,881.14/241.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.08

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