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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.90, 367.35 and 98.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.90, 367.35 and 98.66 is: 147.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.90 : 367.35 = 98.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.90/367.35 = 98.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.90x = 367.35 × 98.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.90x = 36,242.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,242.57/244.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.99

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