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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.89, 333.81 and 143.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.89, 333.81 and 143.73 is: 198.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.89 : 333.81 = 143.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.89/333.81 = 143.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.89x = 333.81 × 143.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.89x = 47,978.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,978.51/241.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.35

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