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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.24, 369.02 and 92.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.24, 369.02 and 92.01 is: 137.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.24 : 369.02 = 92.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.24/369.02 = 92.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.24x = 369.02 × 92.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.24x = 33,953.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,953.53/246.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.89

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