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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.80, 370.34 and 92.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.80, 370.34 and 92.83 is: 139.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.80 : 370.34 = 92.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.80/370.34 = 92.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.80x = 370.34 × 92.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.80x = 34,378.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,378.66/246.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.30

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