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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.79, 365.83 and 97.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.79, 365.83 and 97.52 is: 146.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.79 : 365.83 = 97.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.79/365.83 = 97.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.79x = 365.83 × 97.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.79x = 35,673.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,673.67/243.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.33

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