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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.83, 333.68 and 143.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.83, 333.68 and 143.60 is: 198.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.83 : 333.68 = 143.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.83/333.68 = 143.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.83x = 333.68 × 143.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.83x = 47,914.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,914.06/241.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.13

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