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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.93, 361.98 and 144.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.93, 361.98 and 144.07 is: 215.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.93 : 361.98 = 144.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.93/361.98 = 144.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.93x = 361.98 × 144.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.93x = 52,150.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,150.46/241.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.56

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