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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.98, 364.68 and 98.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.98, 364.68 and 98.74 is: 148.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.98 : 364.68 = 98.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.98/364.68 = 98.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.98x = 364.68 × 98.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.98x = 36,008.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,008.50/242.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.20

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