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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.97, 367.82 and 100.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.97, 367.82 and 100.97 is: 151.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.97 : 367.82 = 100.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.97/367.82 = 100.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.97x = 367.82 × 100.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.97x = 37,138.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,138.28/244.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.60

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