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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.26, 363.48 and 97.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.26, 363.48 and 97.96 is: 146.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.26 : 363.48 = 97.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.26/363.48 = 97.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.26x = 363.48 × 97.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.26x = 35,606.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,606.50/242.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.98

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