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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.56, 365.42 and 99.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.56, 365.42 and 99.40 is: 149.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.56 : 365.42 = 99.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.56/365.42 = 99.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.56x = 365.42 × 99.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.56x = 36,322.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,322.75/243.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.13

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