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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.20, 369.23 and 92.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.20, 369.23 and 92.21 is: 138.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.20 : 369.23 = 92.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.20/369.23 = 92.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.20x = 369.23 × 92.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.20x = 34,044.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,044.39/246.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.28

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