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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.19, 364.74 and 96.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.19, 364.74 and 96.90 is: 145.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.19 : 364.74 = 96.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.19/364.74 = 96.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.19x = 364.74 × 96.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.19x = 35,343.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,343.31/243.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.33

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