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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.49, 369.52 and 100.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.49, 369.52 and 100.15 is: 150.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.49 : 369.52 = 100.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.49/369.52 = 100.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.49x = 369.52 × 100.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.49x = 37,007.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,007.43/246.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.14

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