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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.49, 369.85 and 92.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.49, 369.85 and 92.47 is: 138.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.49 : 369.85 = 92.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.49/369.85 = 92.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.49x = 369.85 × 92.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.49x = 34,200.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,200.03/246.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.75

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