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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.85, 370.42 and 92.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.85, 370.42 and 92.89 is: 139.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.85 : 370.42 = 92.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.85/370.42 = 92.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.85x = 370.42 × 92.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.85x = 34,408.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,408.31/246.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.39

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