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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.01, 368.86 and 91.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.01, 368.86 and 91.94 is: 137.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.01 : 368.86 = 91.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.01/368.86 = 91.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.01x = 368.86 × 91.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.01x = 33,912.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,912.99/246.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.85

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