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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.88, 333.86 and 143.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.88, 333.86 and 143.64 is: 198.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.88 : 333.86 = 143.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.88/333.86 = 143.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.88x = 333.86 × 143.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.88x = 47,954.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,954.93/241.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.26

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