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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.51, 369.89 and 92.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.51, 369.89 and 92.54 is: 138.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.51 : 369.89 = 92.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.51/369.89 = 92.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.51x = 369.89 × 92.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.51x = 34,229.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,229.04/246.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.86

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