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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.38, 369.31 and 92.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.38, 369.31 and 92.21 is: 138.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.38 : 369.31 = 92.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.38/369.31 = 92.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.38x = 369.31 × 92.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.38x = 34,052.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,052.23/246.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.21

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