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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.39, 363.33 and 96.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.39, 363.33 and 96.04 is: 143.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.39 : 363.33 = 96.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.39/363.33 = 96.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.39x = 363.33 × 96.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.39x = 34,894.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,894.67/242.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.96

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