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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.20, 366.21 and 99.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.20, 366.21 and 99.83 is: 149.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.20 : 366.21 = 99.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.20/366.21 = 99.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.20x = 366.21 × 99.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.20x = 36,556.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,556.91/244.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.70

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