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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.24, 369.44 and 92.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.24, 369.44 and 92.18 is: 138.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.24 : 369.44 = 92.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.24/369.44 = 92.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.24x = 369.44 × 92.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.24x = 34,055.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,055.27/246.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.30

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