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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.02, 364.41 and 98.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.02, 364.41 and 98.63 is: 147.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.02 : 364.41 = 98.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.02/364.41 = 98.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.02x = 364.41 × 98.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.02x = 35,939.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,939.94/243.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.89

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