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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.44, 369.59 and 92.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.44, 369.59 and 92.27 is: 138.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.44 : 369.59 = 92.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.44/369.59 = 92.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.44x = 369.59 × 92.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.44x = 34,101.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,101.61/246.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.38

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