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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.99, 333.95 and 143.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.99, 333.95 and 143.77 is: 198.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.99 : 333.95 = 143.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.99/333.95 = 143.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.99x = 333.95 × 143.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.99x = 48,010.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,010.98/241.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.40

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