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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.80, 333.61 and 143.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.80, 333.61 and 143.55 is: 198.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.80 : 333.61 = 143.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.80/333.61 = 143.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.80x = 333.61 × 143.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.80x = 47,889.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,889.72/241.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.06

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