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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.62, 363.69 and 98.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.62, 363.69 and 98.23 is: 147.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.62 : 363.69 = 98.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.62/363.69 = 98.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.62x = 363.69 × 98.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.62x = 35,725.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,725.27/242.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.25

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