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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.40, 364.98 and 99.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.40, 364.98 and 99.28 is: 148.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.40 : 364.98 = 99.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.40/364.98 = 99.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.40x = 364.98 × 99.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.40x = 36,235.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,235.21/243.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.87

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