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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.82, 363.96 and 98.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.82, 363.96 and 98.55 is: 147.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.82 : 363.96 = 98.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.82/363.96 = 98.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.82x = 363.96 × 98.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.82x = 35,868.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,868.26/242.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.72

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