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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.28, 369.42 and 75.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.28, 369.42 and 75.24 is: 112.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.28 : 369.42 = 75.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.28/369.42 = 75.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.28x = 369.42 × 75.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.28x = 27,795.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,795.16/246.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.86

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