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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.98, 333.92 and 143.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.98, 333.92 and 143.79 is: 198.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.98 : 333.92 = 143.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.98/333.92 = 143.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.98x = 333.92 × 143.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.98x = 48,013.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,013.64/241.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.42

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