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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.94, 364.55 and 98.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.94, 364.55 and 98.63 is: 147.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.94 : 364.55 = 98.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.94/364.55 = 98.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.94x = 364.55 × 98.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.94x = 35,953.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,953.25/242.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.99

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