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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.28, 369.41 and 100.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.28, 369.41 and 100.07 is: 150.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.28 : 369.41 = 100.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.28/369.41 = 100.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.28x = 369.41 × 100.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.28x = 36,965.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,965.68/246.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.10

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