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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.50, 366.68 and 100.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.50, 366.68 and 100.04 is: 150.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.50 : 366.68 = 100.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.50/366.68 = 100.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.50x = 366.68 × 100.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.50x = 36,682.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,682.67/244.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.03

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