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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.33, 369.26 and 83.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.33, 369.26 and 83.91 is: 125.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.33 : 369.26 = 83.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.33/369.26 = 83.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.33x = 369.26 × 83.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.33x = 30,982.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,982.34/246.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.78

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