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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.89, 367.07 and 98.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.89, 367.07 and 98.55 is: 147.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.89 : 367.07 = 98.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.89/367.07 = 98.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.89x = 367.07 × 98.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.89x = 36,174.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,174.26/244.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.72

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