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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.20, 369.35 and 83.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.20, 369.35 and 83.85 is: 125.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.20 : 369.35 = 83.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.20/369.35 = 83.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.20x = 369.35 × 83.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.20x = 30,968.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,968.91/246.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.79

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