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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.84, 364.26 and 98.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.84, 364.26 and 98.66 is: 147.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.84 : 364.26 = 98.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.84/364.26 = 98.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.84x = 364.26 × 98.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.84x = 35,937.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,937.89/242.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.99

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