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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.26, 364.65 and 96.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.26, 364.65 and 96.96 is: 145.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.26 : 364.65 = 96.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.26/364.65 = 96.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.26x = 364.65 × 96.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.26x = 35,356.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,356.46/243.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.35

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