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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.25, 369.12 and 92.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.25, 369.12 and 92.29 is: 138.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.25 : 369.12 = 92.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.25/369.12 = 92.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.25x = 369.12 × 92.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.25x = 34,066.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,066.08/246.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.34

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