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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.98, 333.95 and 143.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.98, 333.95 and 143.73 is: 198.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.98 : 333.95 = 143.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.98/333.95 = 143.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.98x = 333.95 × 143.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.98x = 47,997.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,997.91/241.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.35

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