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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.75, 364 and 98.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.75, 364 and 98.43 is: 147.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.75 : 364 = 98.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.75/364 = 98.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.75x = 364 × 98.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.75x = 35,828.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,828.52/242.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.59

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