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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.26, 369.32 and 92.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.26, 369.32 and 92.15 is: 138.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.26 : 369.32 = 92.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.26/369.32 = 92.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.26x = 369.32 × 92.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.26x = 34,033.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,033.99/246.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.21

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