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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.14, 364.71 and 96.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.14, 364.71 and 96.88 is: 145.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.14 : 364.71 = 96.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.14/364.71 = 96.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.14x = 364.71 × 96.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.14x = 35,333.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,333.10/243.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.32

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