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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.35, 366.26 and 98.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.35, 366.26 and 98.06 is: 146.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.35 : 366.26 = 98.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.35/366.26 = 98.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.35x = 366.26 × 98.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.35x = 35,913.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,913.13/244.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.97

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