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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.24, 367.92 and 98.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.24, 367.92 and 98.99 is: 148.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.24 : 367.92 = 98.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.24/367.92 = 98.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.24x = 367.92 × 98.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.24x = 36,418.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,418.56/245.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.50

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