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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.15, 364.74 and 98.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.15, 364.74 and 98.88 is: 148.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.15 : 364.74 = 98.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.15/364.74 = 98.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.15x = 364.74 × 98.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.15x = 36,065.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,065.49/243.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.33

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