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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.73, 364.14 and 98.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.73, 364.14 and 98.46 is: 147.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.73 : 364.14 = 98.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.73/364.14 = 98.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.73x = 364.14 × 98.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.73x = 35,853.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,853.22/242.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.71

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