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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.18, 363.26 and 98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.18, 363.26 and 98 is: 146.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.18 : 363.26 = 98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.18/363.26 = 98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.18x = 363.26 × 98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.18x = 35,598.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,598.99/242.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.99

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