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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.62, 363.85 and 96.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.62, 363.85 and 96.36 is: 144.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.62 : 363.85 = 96.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.62/363.85 = 96.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.62x = 363.85 × 96.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.62x = 35,060.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,060.59/242.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.51

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