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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.10, 364.66 and 98.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.10, 364.66 and 98.82 is: 148.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.10 : 364.66 = 98.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.10/364.66 = 98.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.10x = 364.66 × 98.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.10x = 36,035.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,035.21/243.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.23

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