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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.78, 370.05 and 92.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.78, 370.05 and 92.66 is: 138.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.78 : 370.05 = 92.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.78/370.05 = 92.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.78x = 370.05 × 92.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.78x = 34,288.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,288.83/246.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.94

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