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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.95, 365.78 and 99.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.95, 365.78 and 99.77 is: 149.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.95 : 365.78 = 99.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.95/365.78 = 99.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.95x = 365.78 × 99.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.95x = 36,492.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,492.29/243.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.59

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