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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.96, 368.79 and 99.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.96, 368.79 and 99.71 is: 149.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.96 : 368.79 = 99.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.96/368.79 = 99.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.96x = 368.79 × 99.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.96x = 36,771.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,771.22/245.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.50

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