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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.42, 369.63 and 92.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.42, 369.63 and 92.38 is: 138.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.42 : 369.63 = 92.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.42/369.63 = 92.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.42x = 369.63 × 92.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.42x = 34,145.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,145.28/246.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.57

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