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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246, 369.12 and 94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246, 369.12 and 94 is: 141.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246 : 369.12 = 94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246/369.12 = 94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246x = 369.12 × 94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246x = 34,697.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,697.28/246
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.05

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