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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.28, 369.62 and 92.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.28, 369.62 and 92.26 is: 138.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.28 : 369.62 = 92.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.28/369.62 = 92.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.28x = 369.62 × 92.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.28x = 34,101.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,101.14/246.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.46

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