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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.89, 366.92 and 148.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.89, 366.92 and 148.50 is: 222.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.89 : 366.92 = 148.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.89/366.92 = 148.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.89x = 366.92 × 148.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.89x = 54,486.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,486.88/244.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.50

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