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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.57, 366.64 and 100.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.57, 366.64 and 100.20 is: 150.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.57 : 366.64 = 100.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.57/366.64 = 100.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.57x = 366.64 × 100.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.57x = 36,737.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,737.33/244.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.21

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