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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.61, 368.41 and 99.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.61, 368.41 and 99.44 is: 149.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.61 : 368.41 = 99.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.61/368.41 = 99.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.61x = 368.41 × 99.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.61x = 36,634.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,634.69/245.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.16

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