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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.16, 369 and 92.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.16, 369 and 92.05 is: 137.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.16 : 369 = 92.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.16/369 = 92.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.16x = 369 × 92.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.16x = 33,966.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,966.45/246.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.99

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