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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.75, 333.60 and 143.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.75, 333.60 and 143.45 is: 197.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.75 : 333.60 = 143.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.75/333.60 = 143.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.75x = 333.60 × 143.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.75x = 47,853.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,853.25/241.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.95

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