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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.90, 364.35 and 98.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.90, 364.35 and 98.78 is: 148.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.90 : 364.35 = 98.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.90/364.35 = 98.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.90x = 364.35 × 98.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.90x = 35,990.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,990.49/242.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.17

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