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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.14, 366.03 and 99.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.14, 366.03 and 99.78 is: 149.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.14 : 366.03 = 99.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.14/366.03 = 99.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.14x = 366.03 × 99.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.14x = 36,522.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,522.47/244.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.60

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