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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.59, 369.62 and 92.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.59, 369.62 and 92.42 is: 138.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.59 : 369.62 = 92.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.59/369.62 = 92.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.59x = 369.62 × 92.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.59x = 34,160.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,160.28/246.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.53

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