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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.60, 363.86 and 98.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.60, 363.86 and 98.31 is: 147.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.60 : 363.86 = 98.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.60/363.86 = 98.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.60x = 363.86 × 98.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.60x = 35,772.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,772.32/242.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.46

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