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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.26, 366.15 and 97.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.26, 366.15 and 97.96 is: 146.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.26 : 366.15 = 97.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.26/366.15 = 97.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.26x = 366.15 × 97.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.26x = 35,868.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,868.05/244.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.84

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