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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.90, 367.11 and 100.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.90, 367.11 and 100.72 is: 150.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.90 : 367.11 = 100.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.90/367.11 = 100.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.90x = 367.11 × 100.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.90x = 36,974.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,974.02/244.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.98

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