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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.08, 365.90 and 99.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.08, 365.90 and 99.70 is: 149.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.08 : 365.90 = 99.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.08/365.90 = 99.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.08x = 365.90 × 99.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.08x = 36,480.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,480.23/244.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.46

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