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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.29, 369.55 and 100.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.29, 369.55 and 100.03 is: 150.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.29 : 369.55 = 100.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.29/369.55 = 100.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.29x = 369.55 × 100.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.29x = 36,966.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,966.09/246.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.09

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