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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.09, 364.79 and 98.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.09, 364.79 and 98.77 is: 148.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.09 : 364.79 = 98.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.09/364.79 = 98.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.09x = 364.79 × 98.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.09x = 36,030.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,030.31/243.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.22

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