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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.12, 364.36 and 98.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.12, 364.36 and 98.76 is: 148.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.12 : 364.36 = 98.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.12/364.36 = 98.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.12x = 364.36 × 98.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.12x = 35,982.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,982.12/243.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.00

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