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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.86, 370.35 and 92.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.86, 370.35 and 92.79 is: 139.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.86 : 370.35 = 92.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.86/370.35 = 92.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.86x = 370.35 × 92.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.86x = 34,364.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,364.78/246.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.21

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