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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.81, 364.26 and 98.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.81, 364.26 and 98.54 is: 147.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.81 : 364.26 = 98.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.81/364.26 = 98.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.81x = 364.26 × 98.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.81x = 35,894.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,894.18/242.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.83

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