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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.08, 368.79 and 91.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.08, 368.79 and 91.86 is: 137.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.08 : 368.79 = 91.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.08/368.79 = 91.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.08x = 368.79 × 91.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.08x = 33,877.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,877.05/246.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.67

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