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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.64, 363.96 and 96.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.64, 363.96 and 96.39 is: 144.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.64 : 363.96 = 96.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.64/363.96 = 96.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.64x = 363.96 × 96.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.64x = 35,080.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,080.28/242.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.58

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