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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.62, 369.80 and 92.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.62, 369.80 and 92.44 is: 138.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.62 : 369.80 = 92.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.62/369.80 = 92.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.62x = 369.80 × 92.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.62x = 34,184.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,184.31/246.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.61

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