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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.57, 366.72 and 100.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.57, 366.72 and 100.39 is: 150.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.57 : 366.72 = 100.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.57/366.72 = 100.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.57x = 366.72 × 100.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.57x = 36,815.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,815.02/244.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.53

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