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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.76, 365.70 and 99.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.76, 365.70 and 99.52 is: 149.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.76 : 365.70 = 99.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.76/365.70 = 99.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.76x = 365.70 × 99.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.76x = 36,394.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,394.46/243.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.30

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