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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.39, 369.74 and 92.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.39, 369.74 and 92.43 is: 138.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.39 : 369.74 = 92.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.39/369.74 = 92.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.39x = 369.74 × 92.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.39x = 34,174.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,174.61/246.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.70

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