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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.10, 369 and 99.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.10, 369 and 99.92 is: 149.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.10 : 369 = 99.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.10/369 = 99.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.10x = 369 × 99.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.10x = 36,870.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,870.48/246.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.82

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