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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.77, 364.26 and 98.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.77, 364.26 and 98.50 is: 147.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.77 : 364.26 = 98.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.77/364.26 = 98.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.77x = 364.26 × 98.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.77x = 35,879.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,879.61/242.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.79

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