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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.60, 369.83 and 92.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.60, 369.83 and 92.52 is: 138.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.60 : 369.83 = 92.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.60/369.83 = 92.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.60x = 369.83 × 92.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.60x = 34,216.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,216.21/246.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.75

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