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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.01, 363.03 and 97.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.01, 363.03 and 97.74 is: 146.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.01 : 363.03 = 97.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.01/363.03 = 97.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.01x = 363.03 × 97.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.01x = 35,482.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,482.55/242.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.62

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