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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.15, 369.21 and 83.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.15, 369.21 and 83.82 is: 125.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.15 : 369.21 = 83.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.15/369.21 = 83.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.15x = 369.21 × 83.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.15x = 30,947.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,947.18/246.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.72

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