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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.45, 366.59 and 98.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.45, 366.59 and 98.13 is: 147.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.45 : 366.59 = 98.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.45/366.59 = 98.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.45x = 366.59 × 98.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.45x = 35,971.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,971.15/244.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.15

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