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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.41, 364.88 and 97.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.41, 364.88 and 97.11 is: 145.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.41 : 364.88 = 97.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.41/364.88 = 97.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.41x = 364.88 × 97.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.41x = 35,433.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,433.01/243.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.57

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