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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.75, 370.13 and 92.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.75, 370.13 and 92.51 is: 138.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.75 : 370.13 = 92.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.75/370.13 = 92.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.75x = 370.13 × 92.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.75x = 34,238.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,238.41/246.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.76

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