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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.72, 364.09 and 96.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.72, 364.09 and 96.50 is: 144.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.72 : 364.09 = 96.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.72/364.09 = 96.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.72x = 364.09 × 96.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.72x = 35,132.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,132.38/242.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.74

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