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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.31, 369.51 and 100.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.31, 369.51 and 100.13 is: 150.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.31 : 369.51 = 100.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.31/369.51 = 100.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.31x = 369.51 × 100.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.31x = 36,998.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,998.54/246.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.21

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