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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.26, 364.92 and 92.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.26, 364.92 and 92.98 is: 139.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.26 : 364.92 = 92.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.26/364.92 = 92.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.26x = 364.92 × 92.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.26x = 33,930.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,930.26/243.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.48

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