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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.87, 367.45 and 98.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.87, 367.45 and 98.63 is: 148.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.87 : 367.45 = 98.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.87/367.45 = 98.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.87x = 367.45 × 98.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.87x = 36,242.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,242.51/244.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.01

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