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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242, 363.12 and 97.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242, 363.12 and 97.82 is: 146.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242 : 363.12 = 97.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242/363.12 = 97.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242x = 363.12 × 97.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242x = 35,520.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,520.40/242
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.78

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