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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.38, 369.50 and 92.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.38, 369.50 and 92.43 is: 138.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.38 : 369.50 = 92.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.38/369.50 = 92.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.38x = 369.50 × 92.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.38x = 34,152.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,152.42/246.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.62

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