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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.19, 369.30 and 83.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.19, 369.30 and 83.83 is: 125.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.19 : 369.30 = 83.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.19/369.30 = 83.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.19x = 369.30 × 83.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.19x = 30,958.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,958.42/246.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.75

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