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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.39, 369.57 and 75.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.39, 369.57 and 75.39 is: 113.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.39 : 369.57 = 75.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.39/369.57 = 75.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.39x = 369.57 × 75.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.39x = 27,861.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,861.88/246.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.08

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