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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.23, 369.39 and 83.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.23, 369.39 and 83.92 is: 125.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.23 : 369.39 = 83.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.23/369.39 = 83.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.23x = 369.39 × 83.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.23x = 30,999.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,999.21/246.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.90

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