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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.92, 364.38 and 98.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.92, 364.38 and 98.64 is: 147.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.92 : 364.38 = 98.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.92/364.38 = 98.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.92x = 364.38 × 98.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.92x = 35,942.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,942.44/242.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.96

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