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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.14, 363.23 and 97.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.14, 363.23 and 97.86 is: 146.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.14 : 363.23 = 97.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.14/363.23 = 97.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.14x = 363.23 × 97.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.14x = 35,545.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,545.69/242.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.80

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