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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.42, 369.52 and 92.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.42, 369.52 and 92.32 is: 138.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.42 : 369.52 = 92.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.42/369.52 = 92.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.42x = 369.52 × 92.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.42x = 34,112.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,112.93/246.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.43

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