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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.93, 367.24 and 96.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.93, 367.24 and 96.50 is: 144.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.93 : 367.24 = 96.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.93/367.24 = 96.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.93x = 367.24 × 96.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.93x = 35,439.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,439.46/244.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.70

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