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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.33, 369.66 and 92.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.33, 369.66 and 92.37 is: 138.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.33 : 369.66 = 92.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.33/369.66 = 92.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.33x = 369.66 × 92.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.33x = 34,145.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,145.49/246.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.62

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