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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.11, 366.16 and 99.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.11, 366.16 and 99.73 is: 149.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.11 : 366.16 = 99.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.11/366.16 = 99.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.11x = 366.16 × 99.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.11x = 36,516.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,516.53/244.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.59

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