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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.81, 333.59 and 143.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.81, 333.59 and 143.51 is: 197.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.81 : 333.59 = 143.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.81/333.59 = 143.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.81x = 333.59 × 143.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.81x = 47,873.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,873.14/241.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.98

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