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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.79, 364.19 and 98.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.79, 364.19 and 98.51 is: 147.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.79 : 364.19 = 98.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.79/364.19 = 98.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.79x = 364.19 × 98.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.79x = 35,875.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,875.34/242.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.76

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