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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.81, 369.95 and 92.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.81, 369.95 and 92.63 is: 138.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.81 : 369.95 = 92.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.81/369.95 = 92.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.81x = 369.95 × 92.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.81x = 34,268.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,268.01/246.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.84

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