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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.27, 363.57 and 97.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.27, 363.57 and 97.96 is: 147.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.27 : 363.57 = 97.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.27/363.57 = 97.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.27x = 363.57 × 97.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.27x = 35,614.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,614.04/242.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.00

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