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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.26, 369.44 and 72.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.26, 369.44 and 72.93 is: 109.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.26 : 369.44 = 72.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.26/369.44 = 72.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.26x = 369.44 × 72.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.26x = 26,942.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,942.89/246.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.41

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