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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.84, 333.68 and 143.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.84, 333.68 and 143.56 is: 198.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.84 : 333.68 = 143.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.84/333.68 = 143.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.84x = 333.68 × 143.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.84x = 47,903.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,903.10/241.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.08

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