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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.39, 369.51 and 92.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.39, 369.51 and 92.36 is: 138.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.39 : 369.51 = 92.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.39/369.51 = 92.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.39x = 369.51 × 92.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.39x = 34,126.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,126.10/246.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.50

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