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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.19, 369.33 and 83.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.19, 369.33 and 83.87 is: 125.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.19 : 369.33 = 83.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.19/369.33 = 83.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.19x = 369.33 × 83.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.19x = 30,975.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,975.71/246.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.82

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