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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.05, 368.85 and 83.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.05, 368.85 and 83.62 is: 125.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.05 : 368.85 = 83.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.05/368.85 = 83.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.05x = 368.85 × 83.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.05x = 30,842.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,842.69/246.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.35

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