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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.18, 366.32 and 97.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.18, 366.32 and 97.94 is: 146.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.18 : 366.32 = 97.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.18/366.32 = 97.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.18x = 366.32 × 97.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.18x = 35,878.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,878.54/244.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.93

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