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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.40, 364.96 and 99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.40, 364.96 and 99 is: 148.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.40 : 364.96 = 99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.40/364.96 = 99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.40x = 364.96 × 99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.40x = 36,131.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,131.04/243.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.44

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