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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.57, 369.89 and 92.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.57, 369.89 and 92.59 is: 138.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.57 : 369.89 = 92.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.57/369.89 = 92.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.57x = 369.89 × 92.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.57x = 34,248.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,248.12/246.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.90

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