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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.74, 370.06 and 92.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.74, 370.06 and 92.61 is: 138.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.74 : 370.06 = 92.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.74/370.06 = 92.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.74x = 370.06 × 92.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.74x = 34,271.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,271.03/246.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.90

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