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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.12, 362.92 and 97.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.12, 362.92 and 97.74 is: 146.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.12 : 362.92 = 97.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.12/362.92 = 97.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.12x = 362.92 × 97.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.12x = 35,471.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,471.80/242.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.51

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