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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.01, 368.76 and 99.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.01, 368.76 and 99.71 is: 149.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.01 : 368.76 = 99.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.01/368.76 = 99.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.01x = 368.76 × 99.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.01x = 36,769.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,769.06/246.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.46

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