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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.53, 369.55 and 92.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.53, 369.55 and 92.36 is: 138.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.53 : 369.55 = 92.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.53/369.55 = 92.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.53x = 369.55 × 92.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.53x = 34,132.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,132.16/246.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.45

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