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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244, 366.08 and 99.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244, 366.08 and 99.64 is: 149.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244 : 366.08 = 99.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244/366.08 = 99.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244x = 366.08 × 99.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244x = 36,476.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,476.21/244
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.49

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