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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.42, 369.39 and 99.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.42, 369.39 and 99.99 is: 149.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.42 : 369.39 = 99.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.42/369.39 = 99.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.42x = 369.39 × 99.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.42x = 36,935.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,935.31/246.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.89

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