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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.25, 369.38 and 72.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.25, 369.38 and 72.93 is: 109.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.25 : 369.38 = 72.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.25/369.38 = 72.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.25x = 369.38 × 72.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.25x = 26,938.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,938.88/246.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.40

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