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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.25, 366.20 and 97.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.25, 366.20 and 97.89 is: 146.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.25 : 366.20 = 97.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.25/366.20 = 97.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.25x = 366.20 × 97.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.25x = 35,847.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,847.32/244.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.76

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