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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.06, 368.98 and 92.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.06, 368.98 and 92.07 is: 138.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.06 : 368.98 = 92.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.06/368.98 = 92.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.06x = 368.98 × 92.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.06x = 33,971.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,971.76/246.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.06

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